How to Install WildDuck on OpenBSD

This tutorial will show you how to install WildDuck, a modern and secure mail server, on OpenBSD.

Prerequisites

Before proceeding with the installation, make sure you have the following:

  • A server running OpenBSD
  • Basic knowledge of the OpenBSD command line interface
  • A domain name

Steps

  1. Update the system:

    # doas pkg_add -u
    
  2. Install the following packages:

    # doas pkg_add opendkim opendmarc mariadb-server node nvm redis
    
  3. Set up MariaDB:

    # doas rcctl enable mysqld
    # doas rcctl start mysqld
    # mysql_secure_installation
    
  4. Install WildDuck:

    # git clone https://github.com/Level/whost.git
    # cd whost
    # ./configure
    # make
    # make install
    
  5. Configure WildDuck:

    # cd wildduck
    # ./run install
    

    Provide the necessary information when prompted. Note that you will need to have a domain name and SSL certificate.

  6. Start WildDuck:

    # rcctl enable wildduck
    # rcctl start wildduck
    

Congratulations! WildDuck is now installed on your OpenBSD server. You can access the web-based admin interface at https://example.com/admin.