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How to Install Mailu on Windows 11

Mailu is an open-source self-hosted mail server software that offers a simple and secure way to manage your email communication. In this tutorial, we will show you how to install Mailu on Windows 11.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, make sure you have the following:

• A Windows 11 system with at least 1GB of RAM and 4GB of free disk space
• A domain name
• Access to your domain's DNS settings
• Administrative access to your system

Step 1: Install Docker

Docker is a platform that allows you to run and manage containerized applications. Mailu requires Docker to be installed on your system.

1. Download Docker Desktop for Windows from the official website: https://www.docker.com/products/docker-desktop

2. Install Docker Desktop by following the installation instructions provided.

Step 2: Configure DNS Records

To configure your domain to work with Mailu, you need to add the following DNS records:

• An A record pointing to the IP address of your Windows 11 system.
• An MX record pointing to the hostname of your Mailu server.

If you're unsure how to do this, check with your domain's registrar or DNS provider for instructions on how to make these changes.

Step 3: Install Mailu

1. Open a terminal or command prompt on your Windows 11 system.

2. Run the following command to download the Mailu installation script:

curl -o setup-mailu.sh https://mailu.io/1.8/setup-mailu.sh

This will download the setup script for Mailu.

3. Run the following command to make the script executable:

chmod +x setup-mailu.sh

This will give the script the necessary permissions to run.

4. Run the setup script using the following command:

./setup-mailu.sh

This will start the Mailu installation process.

5. Follow the on-screen prompts to configure your Mailu server. You will be asked to enter your domain name, email addresses, and passwords.

Step 4: Access Mailu

Once the installation is complete, you can access Mailu by opening your web browser and navigating to https://your.domain.com (replace your.domain.com with your actual domain name).

You should now be able to send and receive email using your self-hosted Mailu server.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have shown you how to install Mailu on Windows 11. With Mailu, you can host your own email server and enjoy complete control over your email communication.

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