How to Install Maddy Mail Server on Ubuntu Server

Learn how to install the Maddy Mail Server on Ubuntu, a robust and scalable open-source mail server. Maddy supports modern email protocols and offers features like anti-spam and antivirus protection.

Prerequisites

Ensure you have:

• Ubuntu Server (latest version)
• SSH terminal access

Step 1: Update Ubuntu Server

Start by updating your server using:

sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade

Step 2: Install Maddy

With your server updated, proceed to install Maddy:

Step 2.1: Install Dependencies

Install necessary dependencies:

• OpenSSL
• SQLite3
• libc++abi1

Run:

sudo apt install openssl sqlite3 libc++abi1

Step 2.2: Clone Maddy Repository

Clone the repository:

git clone https://github.com/foxcpp/maddy

Step 2.3: Build Maddy

Build Maddy using:

cd maddy && make

Step 2.4: Install Maddy

Install Maddy using:

sudo make install

Step 3: Configure Maddy

Edit the configuration file at /usr/local/etc/maddy/maddy.conf. To enable SMTP and IMAP, add:

protocol smtp {
    listen ":25"
}

protocol imap {
    listen ":143"
}

Step 4: Start Maddy Service

Start the Maddy service:

sudo systemctl start maddy

Check the status if needed:

sudo systemctl status maddy

Conclusion

You've now installed and configured Maddy Mail Server, ready to handle mail operations on your Ubuntu Server.