How to Install WildDuck on Windows 11

This tutorial will guide you through the installation process of WildDuck on Windows 11.

Prerequisites

Before getting started, make sure you have the following prerequisites:

• A terminal or command prompt
• Node.js version 14 or higher installed
• npm (Node.js Package Manager) installed

Steps

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

2. Install WildDuck using npm by running the following command:

   npm install -g wildduck
   

   This will install the latest version of WildDuck on your Windows 11 system.

3. Once the installation is complete, you can start WildDuck by running the following command:

   wildduck start
   

   This command will start the WildDuck server on your machine.

4. You can now access WildDuck from your web browser by typing the following URL:

   http://localhost:8080
   

   This will display the WildDuck login page.

5. You can log in using the default account:

   Email address: root@wild.root
   Password: root
   

6. Once you log in, you can configure WildDuck by changing the settings from the web interface.

   You can also create new email accounts, change passwords, and manage users.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed WildDuck on your Windows 11 machine.

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