How to Install Mailcow on OpenBSD
Mailcow is a mail server suite that allows you to host your mail server on your own infrastructure. OpenBSD is a secure and reliable operating system that is capable of running Mailcow. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the step-by-step process of installing Mailcow on OpenBSD.
Prerequisites
- OpenBSD server
- Root user access
- Basic knowledge of OpenBSD command line
Installation Steps
First, we need to install Git on our OpenBSD server. Run the following command to install Git:
pkg_add gitClone Mailcow repository using Git:
git clone https://github.com/mailcow/mailcow-dockerized.gitChange working directory to the cloned repository:
cd mailcow-dockerizedRun the following command to initialize Mailcow:
MAILCOW_HOSTNAME=mailcow.example.com \ MAILCOW_TZ=Europe/London \ ./generate_config.shReplace
mailcow.example.comwith your own domain name andEurope/Londonwith your own timezone.Start the installation process by running:
docker-compose up -dWait for the installation to complete. Once the installation is complete, run the following command:
docker psThis will show you all the running Docker containers.
Test your Mailcow installation by accessing
https://mailcow.example.comin your browser. Replacemailcow.example.comwith your own domain name.
Congratulations! You have successfully installed Mailcow on OpenBSD. You can now start configuring your mail server and start sending and receiving emails.