Modoboa is an open-source mail hosting solution that provides a web-based interface for managing mail accounts, domains, and aliases. This guide will walk you through the steps to set up a mail server using Modoboa on Debian 10.

Step 1: Update Your System

Before starting, ensure your system is up to date:

sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y

Step 2: Install Required Dependencies

Install the necessary packages:

sudo apt install python3 python3-pip python3-dev libmysqlclient-dev -y

Step 3: Install Modoboa

Use the following command to download and install Modoboa:

sudo pip3 install modoboa

Step 4: Configure Modoboa

Run the setup script to configure Modoboa:

sudo modoboa-admin migrate

Follow the prompts to configure your domain and mail settings.

Step 5: Set Up the Web Server

Configure your web server to serve the Modoboa application. If you're using Apache, create a new virtual host:

sudo nano /etc/apache2/sites-available/modoboa.conf

Add the following configuration:

<VirtualHost *:80>
    ServerName your_domain.com
    DocumentRoot /path/to/modoboa

    <Directory /path/to/modoboa>
        Require all granted
    </Directory>

    ErrorLog ${APACHE_LOG_DIR}/modoboa-error.log
    CustomLog ${APACHE_LOG_DIR}/modoboa-access.log combined
</VirtualHost>

Enable the new site and restart Apache:

sudo a2ensite modoboa
sudo systemctl restart apache2

Step 6: Access Modoboa

Open your web browser and navigate to http://your_domain.com to access the Modoboa web interface. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup.

Conclusion

You have successfully set up a mail server using Modoboa on Debian 10. This powerful tool will help you manage your email accounts efficiently.

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