Installing iRedMail on Ubuntu 22.04

iRedMail is an open-source mail server solution that allows you to set up an email server with multiple domains and users. It provides a full-featured mail server with support for popular protocols such as SMTP, POP3, and IMAP, as well as web-based email access with a webmail interface.

Step 1: Update System Packages

Before proceeding with the installation, it is recommended to update the system packages to the latest version:

$ sudo apt update
$ sudo apt upgrade

Step 2: Install Required Packages

To install iRedMail, you need to install some prerequisite packages:

$ sudo apt install -y wget curl

Step 3: Download iRedMail

Download the latest iRedMail package from the official website using the following command:

$ wget https://dl.iredmail.org/iRedMail/releases/1.4.1/iRedMail-1.4.1.tar.bz2

Step 4: Extract iRedMail Archive

Extract the downloaded package using the tar command:

$ tar xjf iRedMail-1.4.1.tar.bz2

Step 5: Start iRedMail Installation

Navigate to the extracted directory:

$ cd iRedMail-1.4.1

Run the iRedMail installation script with root privileges:

$ sudo bash iRedMail.sh

The installation script will prompt for various configurations including the server hostname, administrator email address, and database settings. Follow the prompts and provide the required information.

Step 6: Access iRedMail Admin Panel

Once the installation is complete, you can access the iRedMail admin panel using the following URL:

https://your-server-ip/iredadmin/

Replace "your-server-ip" with the actual IP address or domain name of your server.

Log in with the administrator email address and the password you set during the installation process.

That's it! You have successfully installed iRedMail on Ubuntu 22.04. You can now manage your mail server, domains, and user accounts through the admin panel.