How to Install Maildrop on Ubuntu Server Latest

Maildrop is an open-source mail delivery agent that allows you to filter and deliver incoming email messages to a mailbox or forwarding address. In this tutorial, we will explain how to install Maildrop on Ubuntu Server Latest.

Prerequisites

To follow this tutorial, you will need:

Ubuntu Server Latest installed on your system.
System packages up to date.

Step 1: Install Dependencies

Before installing Maildrop, make sure to install the required dependencies on your Ubuntu server by running the following command:

sudo apt-get install build-essential libssl-dev

Step 2: Download and Install Maildrop

To download and install Maildrop, follow these steps:

Start by downloading Maildrop from the GitLab repository by running the following command:
```
git clone https://gitlab.com/markbeeson/maildrop.git
```
Navigate to the maildrop directory by running the following command:
```
cd maildrop
```
Configure the build options by running the following command:
```
./configure --prefix=/usr/local
```
Build and install Maildrop by running the following command:
```
make
sudo make install
```

Step 3: Verify Installation

To verify that Maildrop has been installed correctly, run the following command in your terminal:

maildrop -v

This command should display the version number of Maildrop without any errors.

Conclusion

You have now successfully installed Maildrop on your Ubuntu Server Latest. You can now use Maildrop to filter and deliver incoming email messages to the desired mailbox or forwarding address.