How to Install Maildrop on Ubuntu Server

Maildrop is an efficient mail delivery agent designed to filter and deliver emails. This guide details the steps to install Maildrop on an Ubuntu Server.

Prerequisites

Ensure the following:

• Ubuntu Server is installed.
• The server's packages are up to date.

Step 1: Install Dependencies

Install necessary dependencies using:

sudo apt-get install build-essential libssl-dev

Step 2: Download and Install Maildrop

Follow these steps to get Maildrop:

git clone https://gitlab.com/markbeeson/maildrop.git

cd maildrop

./configure --prefix=/usr/local

make
sudo make install

1. Clone the repository:
2. Navigate into the directory:
3. Configure the build:
4. Build and install:

Step 3: Verify Installation

Check Maildrop's installation with:

maildrop -v

This command should output the version information without errors.

Conclusion

You've successfully installed Maildrop on your Ubuntu Server, enabling you to manage email delivery efficiently.