How to Install Cagette on OpenBSD

Cagette is an open-source email server software used for sending and receiving emails. This tutorial will guide you through the installation process of Cagette on OpenBSD.

Prerequisites

• OpenBSD installed on your system
• Root access to the system
• A basic understanding of the terminal

Installation

1. Open the terminal on your OpenBSD system.

2. Update the package repository using the following command:

   $ sudo pkg_add -u
   

3. Installing the prerequisites:

   $ sudo pkg_add gcc g++ make pcre libressl ted python-2.7
   

4. Clone the Cagette repository using git:

   $ git clone https://gitlab.com/mededef/cagette.git
   

5. Go to the cagette directory:

   $ cd cagette
   

6. Install the required dependencies:

   $ sudo make bootstrap
   

7. Install Cagette:

   $ sudo make install
   

8. Configure Cagette:

   $ sudo cag-config
   

   This command will launch a wizard for configuring Cagette. Follow the instructions, and answer the questions asked during the installation process.

9. Start Cagette:

   $ sudo rcctl set cagette enable
   $ sudo rcctl start cagette
   

10. Test the installation:

    You can test the installation by sending a test email to any email address from your Cagette email address.

    Congratulations! You have successfully installed Cagette on your OpenBSD system.

Conclusion

Cagette is a robust and reliable email server software that allows you to send and receive emails securely. By following this tutorial, you can quickly and easily install Cagette on your OpenBSD system.