This guide will help you set up an email server. For detailed instructions, check out our Email Server Setup Tutorial.

  • Prerequisites
    • A domain name
    • A static IP address
    • An email client

Steps

  1. Choose an Email Server Software

    • Postfix: A popular open-source mail transfer agent.
    • Exim: Another widely used MTA.
    • Sendmail: An older but still popular MTA.

  2. Install the Email Server Software

    • On Ubuntu:
      sudo apt-get install postfix
    • On CentOS:
      sudo yum install postfix

  3. Configure the Email Server

    • Edit the main configuration file.
    • Set up the virtual mailboxes.
    • Configure the SMTP relay.

  4. Test the Email Server

    • Send a test email to ensure everything is working correctly.

  5. Secure Your Email Server

    • Use SSL/TLS encryption.
    • Implement SPF, DKIM, and DMARC.

Email Server Setup