How to Install vSMTP on EndeavourOS Latest

In this tutorial, we will guide you step-by-step through the process of installing vSMTP Mail Transfer Agent on EndeavourOS latest.

Step 1: Update System

First, it is always a good idea to update the system before installing any new software. Open the terminal and run the following command:

sudo pacman -Syu

Step 2: Install Required Dependencies

vSMTP requires some dependencies that need to be installed before installation. Run the following command in the terminal:

sudo pacman -S cmake make gcc openssl

This will install the required tools and libraries that vSMTP needs to compile and run.

Step 3: Download vSMTP

Download the latest version of vSMTP from the official website https://viridit.com/vsmtp-mail-transfer-agent/.

wget https://viridit.com/get/vsmtp-latest.tar.gz

Step 4: Extract vSMTP

Once the download is complete, extract the archive in the current directory using the following command:

tar xvfz vsmtp-latest.tar.gz

Step 5: Configure vSMTP

In the terminal, enter the vSMTP directory and run the following command to configure the installation options:

cd vsmtp
mkdir build
cd build
cmake ..

Step 6: Compile and Install vSMTP

Once the configuration is completed successfully, run the following command to compile and install vSMTP:

make && sudo make install

This command will compile and install vSMTP. Once the installation is complete, you can start using vSMTP to send and receive email.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have shown you how to install vSMTP Mail Transfer Agent on EndeavourOS Latest using a step-by-step guide. Now that you have vSMTP installed, you can start using it to send and receive email with ease.