How to Install Mailtrain on Elementary OS Latest

Mailtrain is an open source email marketing software that allows you to create and manage email campaigns for your business. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to install Mailtrain on Elementary OS Latest:

Prerequisites

Before we start the Mailtrain installation, ensure you have the following:

• A server with Elementary OS Latest installed
• Node.js version 10.x or newer

Step 1: Install Dependencies

To begin, update the packages on your system:

sudo apt update

Then, install the required dependencies:

sudo apt install git curl

Step 2: Clone the Mailtrain Repository

Next, clone the Mailtrain repository from Github:

git clone https://github.com/Mailtrain-org/mailtrain.git

This will create a new directory on your server called 'mailtrain.'

Step 3: Install Node.js and NPM

To install Node.js and NPM, run the following command:

sudo apt install nodejs npm

Verify that Node.js and NPM have been installed successfully:

node -v
npm -v

Step 4: Install Additional Dependencies

Navigate to the 'mailtrain' directory and install the Mailtrain dependencies:

cd mailtrain
npm install

Step 5: Configure Mailtrain

Mailtrain needs to be configured with your email server and credentials. Inside the Mailtrain directory, create a 'config' directory and copy the sample configuration file:

mkdir config
cp config/default.example.json config/default.json

Next, edit the 'default.json' file and update the settings according to your email server and credentials.

Step 6: Start Mailtrain

To start the Mailtrain server, run the following command:

npm start

Mailtrain should now be running on your server at http://localhost:3000/.

Step 7: Access Mailtrain

To access Mailtrain, open a web browser and navigate to http://localhost:3000/. You should see the Mailtrain login page.

Enter your login credentials and start creating your first email campaign!

Congratulations! You've successfully installed Mailtrain on Elementary OS Latest.