How to install iRedMail on nixOS Latest

iRedMail is an all-in-one mail server solution that provides an easy-to-use web interface for managing email, calendars, contacts, and more. In this tutorial, we'll step-by-step guide you on how to install iRedMail on nixOS latest.

Prerequisites

Before starting to install iRedMail on a nixOS latest, you need to ensure that you have:

• Root access to your nixOS machine
• A Fully Qualified Domain Name (FQDN)

Step 1: Update your nixOS System

The first step before installing any package is to ensure your system is up-to-date. Update the nixOS packages by running the following command:

sudo nixos-rebuild switch

Step 2: Install the Required Dependencies

To install iRedMail, you will need to download and install the following dependencies:

• perl
• git

Run the following command to install the required dependencies:

sudo nix-env -i perl git

Step 3: Clone the iRedMail Repository

Clone the iRedMail Git repository using the following command:

sudo git clone https://github.com/iredmail/iRedMail.git /opt/iRedMail

Step 4: Run the iRedMail Installation Script

After cloning the iRedMail repository, navigate to the cloned repository directory and Run the installation script.

cd /opt/iRedMail
sudo bash iRedMail.sh

Step 5: Follow the Installation Wizard

After running the installation script, the wizard will take you through a series of steps to configure your mail server. Follow the on-screen instructions, and provide the requested details such as your FQDN, hostname, and administrator password.

Ensure to choose the packages you need to install. Once you have selected everything that you want, the wizard will start installing and configuring iRedMail services.

Step 6: Start iRedMail Services

After the installation of packages, you can start all the iRedMail services by running the following command:

sudo service iredmail start

Step 7: Access the iRedMail Web Interface

You should now be able to access the iRedMail web interface by navigating to your FQDN in your web browser.

Note: iRedMail web interface uses HTTPS port 443, ensure to open this port on your nixOS firewall.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed iRedMail on nixOS latest. From here on, you can manage your mail server, create mailboxes and domains, and much more. Happy mailing!

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