How to Install Inboxen on Windows 11

Inboxen is an open-source email service that allows users to create and manage their own email addresses. This tutorial will guide you through the steps needed to install Inboxen on your Windows 11 device.

Prerequisites

  • Windows 11 device
  • Required software: Docker, Docker Compose, and Git
  • Internet connection

Step 1: Install Docker

  1. Visit the Docker website and download the version of Docker for Windows 11 from the downloads page.
  2. Run the installer and follow the instructions to complete the installation.

Step 2: Install Docker Compose

  1. Open PowerShell or Command Prompt.

  2. Use the following command to download and install the latest version of Docker Compose.

    Invoke-WebRequest "https://github.com/docker/compose/releases/download/$(wget -q https://github.com/docker/compose/releases/latest -O- | grep -Eo '[0-9]+\.[0-9]+\.[0-9]+')/docker-compose-Windows-x86_64.exe" -UseBasicParsing -OutFile $env:ProgramFiles\docker\docker-compose.exe

  3. Confirm that Docker Compose has been installed successfully by running the following command.

    docker-compose --version

Step 3: Clone the Inboxen Repository

  1. Open a terminal window.

  2. Use the following command to clone the Inboxen repository onto your machine.

    git clone https://github.com/Foundry376/Mailpile.git Inboxen

  3. Move into the newly created Inboxen directory by using the following command.

    cd Inboxen

Step 4: Run the Docker Compose File

  1. Navigate to the docker directory within the Inboxen directory.

    cd docker

  2. Use the following command to start the Inboxen server.

    docker-compose up

  3. Wait for the application to start up. This may take a few minutes depending on your system's resources.

Step 5: Access Inboxen

  1. Open a web browser and navigate to http://localhost:33411.
  2. Follow the instructions to create your new email account.
    • Note: You will need to provide a username, email address, and password.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Inboxen on your Windows 11 device! You can now log in to your new email account and start sending and receiving emails.