How to Install SquirrelMail on Windows 10

SquirrelMail is a free and open source web-based email client that allows you to access your email from anywhere using just a web browser. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing SquirrelMail on Windows 10.

Requirements:

  • Windows 10
  • XAMPP (or any other Apache, PHP and MySQL bundle)
  • Internet connection

Step 1: Download SquirrelMail

  • Go to the official SquirrelMail website (https://squirrelmail.org) and click on the "Download" button.
  • Download the latest stable release of SquirrelMail using the link provided.

Step 2: Install XAMPP

  • Go to the official XAMPP website (https://www.apachefriends.org/index.html) and download the Windows version of XAMPP.
  • Follow the installation instructions provided on the website to complete the installation.

Step 3: Create a SquirrelMail directory

  • Open the XAMPP installation folder on your computer.
  • Navigate to the "htdocs" folder and create a new folder named "squirrelmail".
  • Extract the downloaded SquirrelMail zip file into this folder.

Step 4: Configure SquirrelMail

  • Open the "config" folder inside the SquirrelMail directory.
  • Copy the "config_default.php" file and rename it to "config.php".
  • Open the "config.php" file in a text editor and modify the following settings:
    • $domain = 'localhost';
    • $imapServerAddress = 'localhost';
    • $smtpServerAddress = 'localhost';
  • Save the changes.

Step 5: Start Apache and MySQL

  • Open the XAMPP control panel on your computer.
  • Click on the "Start" button next to "Apache" and "MySQL".

Step 6: Access SquirrelMail

  • Open a web browser and navigate to "localhost/squirrelmail".
  • You will be directed to the SquirrelMail login page.
  • Enter your email address and password to log in and access your email.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed SquirrelMail on Windows 10.