How to Install Mailcow on macOS

Mailcow is an open-source mail server software that allows you to set up and manage your own email server. In this tutorial, we will show you how to install Mailcow on macOS.

Prerequisites:

  • macOS Mojave (10.14) or higher
  • Docker installed
  • Git installed

Step 1: Clone Mailcow Repository

  1. Open Terminal on your macOS computer.

  2. Use Git to clone the Mailcow repository to your local machine by entering the following command:

    git clone https://github.com/mailcow/mailcow-dockerized.git

Step 2: Create Environment Files

  1. Navigate to the Mailcow directory by entering the following command:

    cd mailcow-dockerized

  2. Create .env file by copying and renaming the example file:

    cp .env.example .env

  3. Edit the .env file in a text editor by entering the following command:

    nano .env

  4. Replace the default values with your own settings. For example, you can change the password for the mail admin account, the hostname, and the email domain.

  5. Save and close the .env file.

Step 3: Run the Mailcow Installation Script

  1. Run the installation script by entering the following command:

    docker-compose up -d mailcow

  2. Wait for the installation to complete. This may take several minutes.

Step 4: Access the Mailcow Web Interface

  1. Open a web browser and navigate to the Mailcow web interface by entering the following URL:

    https://your_hostname.com/

  2. Log in to the Mailcow web interface using the email address and password you specified in the .env file.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Mailcow on macOS. You can now create email accounts and manage your own email server.