Wildduck is an open-source email server that allows you to send and receive emails securely. If you want to install Wildduck on your Windows 10 machine, follow these simple steps:
Before you begin with the installation process, make sure you have the following requirements:
Here are the steps to install Wildduck on Windows 10:
First, download the latest version of Wildduck from the official website (wildduck.email/">https://wildduck.email/).
Extract the downloaded file to a folder of your choice.
Open the Command Prompt or PowerShell on your Windows 10 machine.
Navigate to the directory where you extracted the Wildduck files.
Use the following command to install the required dependencies:
npm install
This command will install all the required dependencies for Wildduck to run.
Next, configure the environment variables required for Wildduck to run. You can use the sample .env.default file available in the directory.
Rename the .env.default file to .env and update the values to match your configuration.
Start the MongoDB server by typing the command:
mongod
Open another Command Prompt or PowerShell and navigate to the Wildduck directory.
Type the following command to start the Wildduck server:
npm start
Wildduck should now start running on your Windows 10 machine.
Congratulations! You have successfully installed Wildduck on your Windows 10 machine.
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