Bork
Norwegian guy who’s tired of reddit
I’m very sleep deprived but doing alright. How about you @alyaza@beehaw.org?
Yea kinda fucked up to add males into this
No preference just want free shit. Also lov u op <3
So far, not so good. Got late for work twice and slept thru the entire day once. Also fell asleep at work lol
I did order something I’ve been wanting for a while so not entirely bad start of week
Ori and the Blind Forest
10€/year domains are the standard. There are some alternatives like Hostinger which have “free” ones. Managing domain settings can be a pain in the ass a lot of the time. I personally use Cloudflare to manage my DNS settings for ease of use, tho I’ve heard tgere are privacy concerns with using Cloudflare.
As for the guide, here’s one from ChatGPT:
Certainly! Here’s a step-by-step guide to setting up a self-hosted and secure email service using Docker containers:
Step 1: Set up a server
- Choose a server provider or use your own hardware to set up a server with a reliable internet connection.
- Install a Linux distribution of your choice (e.g., Ubuntu, Debian) on the server.
Step 2: Install Docker and Docker Compose
- Follow the official Docker documentation to install Docker on your server.
- Install Docker Compose, which will simplify the management of multiple Docker containers.
Step 3: Acquire a domain name
- Register a domain name from a domain registrar of your choice (e.g., Namecheap, GoDaddy).
- Configure the domain’s DNS records to point to your server’s IP address.
Step 4: Obtain an SSL certificate
- Use Let’s Encrypt to obtain a free SSL certificate for your domain.
- Follow their documentation to set up Certbot and generate an SSL certificate.
Step 5: Configure DNS records
- Set up the necessary DNS records for your email service:
- Create an MX record that points to your server’s domain.
- Create an SPF record to verify your server’s authenticity.
- Add DKIM and DMARC records for additional security (optional but recommended).
Step 6: Set up and configure mail server containers
- Choose a mail server software to run in Docker (e.g., Postfix, Dovecot).
- Create a
docker-compose.ymlfile to define the containers and their configurations. - Configure the mail server containers with appropriate settings, such as domain name, SSL certificate, and mail storage location.
Step 7: Start the containers
- Run the
docker-compose up -dcommand to start the containers in detached mode. - Verify that the containers are running without any errors by checking the logs.
Step 8: Test the email service
- Create an email account using the chosen mail server’s administration tools.
- Configure an email client (e.g., Thunderbird, Outlook) to connect to your server using the provided credentials.
- Send and receive test emails to ensure the service is working correctly.
Step 9: Implement additional security measures
- Configure firewall rules on your server to allow only necessary ports (e.g., 25 for SMTP, 143 for IMAP).
- Regularly update the Docker images and containers to ensure you have the latest security patches.
- Consider enabling additional security features like fail2ban to protect against brute-force attacks.
It’s important to note that setting up a secure email service requires a good understanding of server administration and email protocols. It’s recommended to consult official documentation and seek professional assistance if needed to ensure proper configuration and security.