How to Install Schleuder on OpenBSD

Schleuder is a mailing list manager known for its security and privacy features. This tutorial will guide you in installing Schleuder on OpenBSD.

Prerequisites

  • OpenBSD installed
  • sudo access

Installation

  1. Update the system:
sudo syspatch
sudo pkg_add -u
sudo pkg_add ruby
  1. Install Schleuder:
sudo pkg_add schleuder
  1. Configure Schleuder:

Create a new GnuPG key:

sudo -u _schleuder sh -c 'gpg --gen-key'

Edit the Schleuder configuration file:

sudo -u _schleuder sh -c 'EDITOR=vim sle setupconfig'

Enter the following information:

  • Choose the server port to run Schleuder on.
  • Choose the directory where Schleuder's data files will be stored.
  • Configure your email sending options.
  • Specify the GnuPG key you created earlier.
  1. Start the Schleuder daemon:
sudo rcctl enable schleuder
sudo rcctl set schleuder flags -D
sudo rcctl start schleuder

Conclusion

You have now successfully installed and configured Schleuder on OpenBSD. You can now create and manage your mailing lists using Schleuder's security and privacy features.