Installing iRedMail on Ubuntu 20.04

iRedMail is an open-source mail server solution that allows you to set up and manage your own mail server with ease. It provides a full-featured mail system with webmail, antispam, and antivirus capabilities.

Prerequisites

Before installing iRedMail, make sure you have the following:

• A fresh installation of Ubuntu 20.04
• A registered domain name
• A system with at least 1GB of RAM and 20GB of free disk space

Step 1: Updating System Packages

First, update the system packages on your Ubuntu server:

sudo apt update
sudo apt upgrade

Step 2: Downloading iRedMail

Visit the official iRedMail website to download the latest version of iRedMail:

Once downloaded, extract the archive:

tar xvf iRedMail-x.y.z.tar.bz2

Step 3: Running the Installation Script

Change your working directory to the extracted iRedMail folder:

cd iRedMail-x.y.z/

Make the installation script executable:

chmod +x iRedMail.sh

Run the iRedMail installation script:

sudo ./iRedMail.sh

The installation script will guide you through the installation process. Follow the prompts and provide the necessary information, such as your domain name, administrator password, and preferred components to install (e.g., Roundcube webmail, Fail2Ban, etc.).

Step 4: Completing the Installation

After you have provided all the required information, the installation process will begin. Depending on your system and selected components, this may take several minutes.

Once the installation is complete, you will see a summary of the installation details, including the URL for accessing the iRedMail admin panel.

It is recommended to reboot your server after the installation:

sudo reboot

Accessing iRedMail

You can now access the iRedMail web interface using the URL provided during the installation. Open a web browser and enter the URL:

https://your-domain-name.com/iredadmin/

Log in with the administrator username (default: [email protected]) and the password you created during the installation.

You have successfully installed iRedMail on Ubuntu 20.04. You can now start configuring your mail server, creating mailboxes, and managing email accounts.