Haraka is an open-source, highly scalable server-side email system that is specifically built for Node.js. In this tutorial, we will learn how to install Haraka on Windows 11.
Before you begin, ensure that you have the following prerequisites:
Follow the steps below to install Haraka:
Open a command prompt or PowerShell window with administrator privileges.
Install Haraka using NPM (Node.js Package Manager) by typing the following command:
npm install -g Haraka
Once Haraka has been installed, navigate to the directory where you want to store your Haraka installation.
Initialize Haraka by typing the following command:
Haraka -i <directory_name>
Replace <directory_name> with the name of the directory where you want to store your Haraka installation.
Once Haraka has been initialized, navigate to the directory where you installed Haraka.
Start Haraka by typing the following command:
Haraka
Haraka should now be running on your Windows 11 computer.
To set up Haraka, follow the steps below:
Open a web browser and navigate to http://localhost:25.
Haraka’s simple web interface should now be displayed.
Configure your Haraka installation to your preferences.
Once you have configured Haraka to your liking, restart the Haraka server by typing the following command:
Haraka -c <directory_name> --no-fork
Replace <directory_name> with the name of the directory where you installed Haraka.
Your Haraka installation should now be up and running on your Windows 11 computer.
In this tutorial, we have learned how to install and set up Haraka on Windows 11. Haraka is a powerful email server solution that can be easily installed on any Windows 11 computer. With Haraka, you can enjoy a scalable and flexible solution that is specifically built for Node.js.
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