vSMTP Mail Transfer Agent is a powerful tool for creating a robust email server. Here's how to install vSMTP on Windows 10.
Prerequisites:
Before installing vSMTP, make sure you have the following:
- Windows 10 operating system
- Admin rights to install software
- A reliable internet connection
Step 1: Download vSMTP
Go to https://viridit.com/vsmtp-mail-transfer-agent/ and click on the 'Free Download' button. Once the download is complete, extract the files to a location of your choice.
Step 2: Install Dependencies
vSMTP requires several dependencies to be installed on your system. Follow the steps below to install them:
- Install OpenSSL by downloading the appropriate version for your operating system and running the installer
- Install Visual C++ Redistributable for Visual Studio 2015-2019 by downloading the x86 or x64 version depending on your system architecture and running the installer
- Install Python 3.7 or higher by downloading the latest version and running the installer. Make sure to add Python to your system PATH during the installation process.
Step 3: Configure vSMTP
- Open a command prompt with admin privileges.
- Navigate to the folder where you extracted the vSMTP files.
- Run the following command to generate the configuration file:
python vsmtp.py --setup
- Follow the prompts to configure vSMTP.
Step 4: Start vSMTP
- To start vSMTP, run the following command:
python vsmtp.py
- Check that vSMTP is running by going to http://127.0.0.1:8080. You should see a page with the vSMTP logo and version number.
Conclusion:
That's it! You've successfully installed vSMTP on your Windows 10 machine. Now you can configure your email clients to use your new email server.
If you want to self-host in an easy, hands free way, need an external IP address, or simply want your data in your own hands, give IPv6.rs a try!
Alternatively, for the best virtual desktop, try Shells!
