How to Install Postal on Clear Linux Latest

Postal is an open-source mail server that allows you to send, receive, and manage emails. In this tutorial, we will guide you on how to install Postal on Clear Linux Latest.

Prerequisites

  • Clear Linux Latest installed on your system
  • Root access
  • Minimum of 4 GB RAM

Step 1: Update System

Before we start installing Postal, it is recommended to update your system to the latest version. You can do this by using the following command:

swupd update

Step 2: Install Dependencies

Postal requires some dependencies to be installed on the system before we start its installation. To install these dependencies, run the following command:

swupd bundle-add nginx postfix mailx ruby-basic ruby-gems ruby-dev libnginx-mod-http-passenger redis

Step 3: Install Postal

To install Postal, we need to first download the installation script using the following command:

curl -s https://raw.githubusercontent.com/atech/postal/master/script/install/ubuntu18.sh > install-postal.sh

Next, we need to make the script executable using this command:

chmod +x install-postal.sh

Finally, we can run the installation script using the following command:

./install-postal.sh

This will start the Postal installation process, and you will be prompted to answer some questions during this process. Make sure to follow the instructions carefully.

Step 4: Configure Postal

Once the Postal installation process is completed, we need to configure it to start using it. To do this, we can run the configuration script by using the following command:

postal initialize-config

This will generate the default configuration files for Postal, and you can edit them as per your needs. After you have made the changes, you need to run the following command to apply these changes:

postal configure

Step 5: Start Postal

Once you have configured Postal, you can start the services using the following command:

postal start

This will start the Postal services, and you can verify that they are running by using the following command:

postal status

This will display the status of all the Postal services.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed and configured Postal on Clear Linux Latest. Now you can use Postal to manage your email services with ease.