How to Install Mailu on Clear Linux Latest

Mailu is an open-source, highly customizable mail server that supports various features such as email forwarding, spam filtering, and email aliases. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the installation of Mailu on Clear Linux Latest.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, make sure you have the following prerequisites:

  • Clear Linux Latest installed on your system.
  • Root access to your system.
  • A valid domain name or subdomain.

Step 1: Update the System

Ensure that your system is up-to-date by executing the following command:

sudo swupd update

Step 2: Install Required Packages

Mailu requires a few packages to be installed on your system. Run the following command to install them:

sudo swupd bundle-add python3-basic python3-dev python3-basic-dev libxml2-dev libxslt-dev

Step 3: Install Docker and Docker Compose

Mailu requires Docker and Docker Compose to function. Run the following command to install them:

sudo swupd bundle-add containers-basic

Once the installation is complete, check the version of Docker by executing the following command:

docker --version

You should see the version number of Docker installed on your system.

Step 4: Clone the Mailu Repository

To clone the Mailu repository, execute the following command:

git clone https://github.com/Mailu/Mailu.git

Step 5: Configure Mailu

Navigate to the Mailu directory using the following command:

cd Mailu

Mailu comes with a configuration script that you can use to set up your mail server. Execute the following command to launch the script:

./setup.sh

The script will prompt you for various details such as the domain name, email address, and passwords. Provide the required information to complete the setup process.

Step 6: Start Mailu

Once the configuration is complete, you can start Mailu using the following command:

sudo docker-compose up -d

This command will run Docker Compose and create the Mailu containers.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Mailu on Clear Linux Latest. You can now access your webmail interface by visiting your domain name or subdomain.