How to Install Wildduck on Pop! OS Latest

Wildduck is a mail server that is designed to be simple, flexible, and secure. It is an open-source project that allows you to set up your mail server, manage email accounts, and more. In this tutorial, we will learn how to install Wildduck on Pop! OS latest.

Prerequisites

Before we start, there are some prerequisites that need to be fulfilled. Make sure that you have the following:

  • A server running the latest version of Pop! OS
  • A domain name
  • Access to the DNS management of your domain name
  • A sudo user

Step 1: Update the System

To ensure that our system has the latest updates, open the terminal and run the following command:

sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y

Step 2: Install Nginx

Nginx is a web server and reverse proxy. You will need it to create a reverse proxy for Wildduck. To install Nginx, run the following command:

sudo apt install nginx -y

After installing Nginx, you can start the Nginx service using the command below:

sudo systemctl start nginx

You can check if Nginx is running correctly by typing the following command:

sudo systemctl status nginx

Step 3: Install Node.js

Wildduck is built on top of Node.js. You will need to install it on the system. To install the latest version of Node.js, run the following command:

curl -fsSL https://deb.nodesource.com/setup_14.x | sudo -E bash -

Then, install it using the command below:

sudo apt-get install -y nodejs

Verify the installation by running the below command:

node -v

Step 4: Install Wildduck

Now we can install Wildduck using the command below:

sudo npm install -g wildduck

Step 5: Configure Wildduck

After installing Wildduck, you need to configure it. First, create a configuration file using the command below:

sudo nano /etc/wildduck/config.env

In the configuration file, provide the necessary information as shown below:

LOCATION=https://<your-domain-name>/wildduck/
DATABASE_PATH=/var/lib/wildduck/data.sqlite
DOMAIN_PRIMARY=<your-domain-name>
KEY_PATH=/etc/letsencrypt/live/<your-domain-name>/privkey.pem
CERT_PATH=/etc/letsencrypt/live/<your-domain-name>/fullchain.pem

Save the configuration file and exit.

Step 6: Start Wildduck Server

Now that we have completed the Wildduck configuration, we can start the Wildduck server. Run the command below:

sudo service wildduck start

Ensure the server is started with the following command:

sudo systemctl status wildduck

If Wildduck is running, you will see a message that looks like the screenshot below:

wildduck-running-status

Step 7: Configure DNS

To access Wildduck via the internet, you need to set up DNS for your domain name. To do this, create an A record that points to the IP address of your server.

Step 8: Access Wildduck

Now that your server is up and running, and your DNS is configured, you can access Wildduck by typing https:///wildduck/ in your browser.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have learned how to install Wildduck on Pop! OS latest. We have also covered setting up Nginx, Node.js, configuring DNS, and accessing Wildduck. Follow these steps, and you can set up your email server in no time.