How to Install WildDuck on Ubuntu Server Latest

WildDuck is a free, open source mail server for sending, receiving and managing your own email services. It provides a simple and safe platform to create and manage your own email server with ease.

This tutorial will show you how to install WildDuck on Ubuntu Server Latest version.

Step 1: Prerequisites

In order to install WildDuck on Ubuntu Server Latest, you need to have the following:

  • Ubuntu Server Latest installed on your server.
  • Root or sudo user access to your server.
  • A working internet connection.

Step 2: Update System and Repositories

Before installing any software on your Ubuntu system, it is always best to update your system and repositories to ensure that you have the latest stable releases of software.

To update your Ubuntu system, you can use the following command:

sudo apt-get update

Step 3: Install WildDuck

To start the installation process of WildDuck, follow the steps below:

  1. First, add the WildDuck repository to your system by running the following command:
sudo sh -c 'echo "deb http://packages.wildduck.email/ubuntu release main" > /etc/apt/sources.list.d/wildduck.email.list'
  1. Next, add the WildDuck public key to your system with the following command:
wget -O - http://packages.wildduck.email/key.asc | sudo apt-key add -
  1. Once the repository is added and the key is installed, run the following command to update your system and install the WildDuck package:
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install wildduck

  1. During the installation process, you will be asked to set up WildDuck for the first time. Follow the prompts to configure your WildDuck server.

  2. Once the installation is complete, start the WildDuck service with the following command:

sudo systemctl start wildduck

By default, WildDuck listens on port 25 for incoming mail, and on port 443 for secure communication. You can test that the server is up and running by sending a test email to the email address that you configured during the install.

Step 4: Configure WildDuck

After successfully installing WildDuck, you will need to configure some settings to customize your email server. These settings include:

  • Setting up email domains and user accounts.
  • Configuring security settings such as SSL/TLS and antivirus.
  • Configuring spam filters and mail rules.

For a detailed guide on how to configure WildDuck, refer to the official WildDuck documentation at https://wildteam.github.io/wildduck-docs/docs/installation/.

Step 5: Conclusion

That's it, you have successfully installed WildDuck on your Ubuntu Server Latest. You can now start sending and receiving emails using your own email server. If you have any problems, refer to the official WildDuck documentation or seek help from the WildDuck community.