How to Install Simple NixOS Mailserver on Windows 11

In this tutorial, we will show you how to install Simple NixOS Mailserver on your Windows 11 machine. Simple NixOS Mailserver is a lightweight and easy-to-use mail server that allows you to send and receive emails using your own domain name.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, make sure you have the following prerequisites:

• A Windows 11 machine
• Git installed (you can download it from https://git-scm.com/downloads)

Installing Simple NixOS Mailserver

Follow these steps to install Simple NixOS Mailserver:

1. Open the Command Prompt on your Windows 11 machine and navigate to the directory where you want to install Simple NixOS Mailserver.

2. Clone the Simple NixOS Mailserver repository by running the following command:

   git clone https://gitlab.com/simple-nixos-mailserver/nixos-mailserver.git
   

3. Navigate to the newly created nixos-mailserver directory by running the command:

   cd nixos-mailserver
   

4. Run the following command to build Simple NixOS Mailserver:

   nix-build release.nix
   

5. Once the build is complete, you can run the mail server by running the following command:

   ./result/bin/nixos-mailserver
   

   This will start the mail server on your local machine.

Configuring Simple NixOS Mailserver

To configure Simple NixOS Mailserver, follow these steps:

1. Open a web browser and navigate to http://localhost:3000.

2. You will be prompted to create an account. Enter the required information and click the "Create Account" button.

3. Once you have logged in, navigate to the "Settings" page and enter your domain name and email address.

4. Follow the instructions on the page to configure your DNS settings and set up your email client.

5. Once you have completed the DNS configuration, you should be able to send and receive emails using your own domain name.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Simple NixOS Mailserver on your Windows 11 machine and configured it to send and receive emails using your own domain name. If you have any issues or questions, feel free to consult the Simple NixOS Mailserver documentation at https://gitlab.com/simple-nixos-mailserver/nixos-mailserver.

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