How to Install AnonAddy on macOS

AnonAddy is a free and open-source email forwarding service that allows you to create unlimited aliases on your existing email address. In this tutorial, we will learn how to install AnonAddy on macOS.

Prerequisites

Before installing AnonAddy on macOS, you need to have the following:

• A macOS computer running macOS High Sierra (10.13) or later versions.
• A terminal that can execute commands (i.e., Terminal, iTerm2, etc.).
• A reliable internet connection.

Installation Steps

Follow these steps to install AnonAddy on your macOS device:

1. Open the terminal on your macOS device.

2. Install the Homebrew package manager by running the following command:

   /bin/bash -c "$(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Homebrew/install/master/install.sh)"
   

   This command will install Homebrew on your macOS device.

3. Next, install Node.js on your macOS device by running the following command:

   brew install node
   

4. After installing Node.js, download the latest AnonAddy package from the official website by running the following command:

   curl -L https://github.com/anonaddy/anonaddy/archive/refs/tags/v0.7.1.tar.gz | tar xz
   

   This command will download and extract the AnonAddy package on your macOS device.

5. Navigate to the extracted directory by running the following command:

   cd anonaddy-0.7.1/
   

6. Install the required dependencies by running the following command:

   npm install
   

7. Lastly, start the AnonAddy service by running the following command:

   npm start
   

   This command will start the AnonAddy service on your macOS device.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed AnonAddy on your macOS device. You can now visit http://localhost:8080/ in your web browser to create your first alias.

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