Setup of a Self-Hosted Email Server on VPS
Setup of a Self-Hosted Email Server on VPS
To provide a professional domain-based email system fully hosted on a VPS, supporting both sending and receiving emails with secured connections (SSL / TLS).
Prerequisites :
- VPS running Ubuntu 22.04
- Specifications : 8GB RAM, 2 CPU, 100GB SSD
- A domain name linked to the server
- Ability to manage DNS records
- Basic server administration skills, including :
- SSH access + Network configuration
- Package management
Key Steps :
Install required packages : PostfixAdmin, Postfix (SMTP), Dovecot (IMAP / POP3), and Roundcube (webmail interface)Configure SSL / TLS certificates to secure email connections.Set up DNS records (MX, SPF, DKIM, DMARC) for the domain.Test email sending and receiving to ensure proper delivery (avoid spam classification).Document all setup steps and security configurations.Deliverables :
Fully functional self-hosted email server with a webmail interface.Comprehensive documentation of setup and maintenance procedures.User guidelines for configuring email accounts on different devices.Project Details :
Number of domains : 5–6Number of email accounts (mailboxes) : Up to 40#J-18808-Ljbffr