How to Install BlueMind on macOS

BlueMind is an open-source email and collaboration suite. In this tutorial, we will guide you on how to install BlueMind on macOS.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, ensure that you have the following prerequisites:

• A macOS machine running High Sierra or later with at least 4GB of RAM
• Administrative privileges

Installing BlueMind

Follow the below steps to install BlueMind on your macOS machine:

1. Download the BlueMind installer from here by clicking on the "Download the BlueMind installer" button.

2. Once downloaded, open the terminal on your mac.

3. Install Java Runtime Environment(JRE) on your mac by typing the following command in the terminal:

   brew cask install java8
   

4. Change the directory to the location where you have downloaded the BlueMind installer. For example, if you have downloaded the installer in the Downloads folder, type the below command:

   cd ~/Downloads
   

5. Run the installer with administrative rights by typing the following command:

   sudo sh Bluemind-*-unix-installer.run
   

   Replace * with the version of BlueMind you have downloaded.

6. The installation process will start. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

7. Once the installation is complete, you can access the BlueMind web interface by typing the following URL in your web browser:

   https://localhost/
   

   You will see a warning regarding the SSL certificate of the BlueMind server. Ignore the warning and proceed to the BlueMind login page.

8. Login to BlueMind using the default username "admin" and password "admin".

Congratulations, you have successfully installed BlueMind on your macOS machine.

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