Setting Up a MacOS Server Mail Solution with MacPorts

Are you tired of searching for help articles on setting up a basic, working, and configurable mail server on your MacOS device? Look no further! With the demise of OS X Server (Server.app), I've been migrating deprecated macOS Server functionality to MacPorts. In this article, we'll explore how to set up a mail server using MacPorts.

To begin, please open MacPorts tickets for any issues you may encounter during the process. The latest version of MacOS Server Mail is now available in MacPorts, and it's a combination of macOS Server version 5.7's Mail server Surrogate TLS and DKIM configurations. These are created during the installation and must be changed prior to deployment.

The mail server uses various components, including postfix for the MTA (Mail Transfer Agent), dovecot for the MDA (Mail Delivery Agent), solr for fast search, Rspamd for a milter, and clamav for email virus scanning. To set up your own mail server, you'll need to install these components via MacPorts.

What You Need to Know

Before we dive into the installation process, it's essential to understand that configuring a mail server requires a working DNS configuration on both the LAN and the internet (pre-installed with mail-server). This includes SPF, DMARC, and DKIM records, trusted TLS certificates, port forwarding, possibly a mail relay, and more.

Installation and Configuration

To install the MacOS Server Mail solution using MacPorts, follow these steps:

1. Install postfix, dovecot, solr, Rspamd, and clamav via MacPorts.

2. Configure the necessary files and check file permissions for your system, network, and security model specifics.

3. Edit the configuration files to suit your needs.

Benefits of Using MacOS Server Mail with MacPorts

By using MacOS Server Mail with MacPorts, you'll enjoy a basic, working, and configurable mail server solution that's easy to set up and manage. Here are some benefits:

* Easy installation and configuration process

* Support for multiple components, including postfix, dovecot, solr, Rspamd, and clamav

* Configurable for your specific system, network, and security model specifics

Setting up a MacOS Server Mail solution with MacPorts is a straightforward process that requires some technical knowledge. By following the steps outlined above, you can create a basic, working, and configurable mail server that meets your needs.

Remember to open MacPorts tickets for any issues you encounter during the installation and configuration process. Additionally, be sure to edit all necessary files and check file permissions for your system, network, and security model specifics.

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