How to Install Haraka on EndeavourOS Latest

Haraka is an open-source Node.js SMTP server that allows you to create scalable and efficient email services. In this tutorial, we will guide you on how to install and configure Haraka on the latest version of EndeavourOS.

Prerequisites

• A fresh installation of EndeavourOS
• A non-root user with sudo privileges
• Node.js
• Git

Step-by-Step Installation Process

Step 1: Update the System

Before installing Haraka, run the following command to update your system's repositories:

sudo pacman -Syu

Step 2: Install Node.js

Next, install Node.js using the following command:

sudo pacman -S nodejs

Step 3: Install Git

Install Git using the following command:

sudo pacman -S git

Step 4: Clone the Haraka Repository

Now, clone the Haraka repository into your home directory using the following command:

git clone https://github.com/haraka/Haraka.git ~/Haraka

Step 5: Install Haraka

Install Haraka using the npm package manager by navigating to the Haraka directory and running the command:

cd ~/Haraka
sudo npm install -g Haraka

Step 6: Configure Haraka

After installing Haraka, you need to configure the server, which is stored in the ~/Haraka/config directory.

cd ~/Haraka/config

Here, you can modify the settings to customize your email service. For instance, you can set your domain name, specify the number of threads to use, and add plugins to extend the application's functionality.

Step 7: Test Haraka

To test Haraka, start the server with the following command:

haraka -c ~/Haraka -i

Open your web browser and visit localhost:25. If it returns a welcome message, then Haraka is successfully installed and running.

Step 8: Stop Haraka

To stop Haraka, press CTRL+C in the terminal.

Conclusion

Haraka is an efficient and scalable SMTP server that allows you to create custom email services to suit your requirements. In this tutorial, we have discussed how to install Haraka on the latest version of EndeavourOS.