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This guide offers an overview of installing a mail server on your Linode. It
covers mail server configuration, creating mail accounts, and basic overviews of
tools relevant to hosting an email webserver.








SHOULD YOU RUN A MAIL SERVER?

If you do, you’ll have control over your domain’s email, but you’ll also have to
deal with the hassles associated with setting up a complex environment of
software. Using a third-party mail service is easier, but you’ll sacrifice
control and flexibility. In this section, we consider the benefits and drawbacks
to running your own mail server, as well as how to choose an external mail
service, if you decide to go that route.


SENDING EMAIL ON LINODE

In an effort to fight spam, Linode restricts outbound connections on ports 25,
465, and 587 on all Linodes for new accounts created after November 5th, 2019.

If you have a need to send mail from your Linode, we ask that you first
configure (1) valid DNS A records and (2) rDNS records for any Linodes that you
plan to use to send mail. Then, open a Support ticket from the Linode Manager –
we’ll ask you to provide the name of the Linode(s) that will be used for
mailing.

Once you’ve completed those steps and provided that information, our Support
team will be happy to review your request.

> Note
> If using multiple domains to send mail from a single Linode, rDNS will only
> need to be configured for one of the domains actively sending mail.


BENEFITS

If you want or need full control of your email, running your own mail server
might be ideal solution. Doing so allows you to store your own email, access the
mail server’s logs, and access the raw email files in a user’s mailbox.

Some benefits of running a mail server are:

 * Full control over both the server and your email
 * Pick the applications you want to use, and tune them for your needs
 * View logs for incoming and outgoing messages
 * View logs for connection and authorization attempts from local mail clients
   for IMAP, POP3, and SMTP
 * Mail will cost no more than the price of your Linode


DRAWBACKS

Running your own mail server isn’t for the faint of heart. Setting up the
software is tricky, filtering spam can be difficult, and keeping everything
running smoothly is challenging. You should carefully consider all of your
options before deciding to run a mail server. Here are a couple of the
drawbacks:

 * Configuration is complicated
 * Downtime can result in lost email
 * Spam and virus filtering need to be tuned just right to block unwanted emails
   and allow legitimate ones
 * If a spammer discovers an exploit, they could use your Linode to send spam,
   and your IP address could be black-listed
 * No third party support to troubleshoot e-mail issues.

You’re responsible for everything related to your Linode. Maintaining,
upgrading, and troubleshooting the mail server is your responsibility. Visit
Linode’s Terms of Service for more information about acceptable use.


EXTERNAL MAIL SERVICES

If the prospect of managing your own mail server is too daunting, you should
consider using a third-party mail service. For a fee, these services provide
managed mail servers and take care of all hosting, maintenance, and
troubleshooting tasks. You won’t have as much control if something goes wrong,
but you also won’t need to worry about the pitfalls of running a mail server.

There are several third-party mail services available:

 * Postmark
 * Fastmail
 * Google Workspace uses the familiar Gmail interface. Check out our guide to
   Using Google Workspace for Email.
 * Office 365 is the successor to Outlook.com and can support custom domains for
   email, amongst other services.

If you decide to use an outside mail service, you will still need to set up DNS
for your mail and use the settings provided by the third-party mail service.


HOW MAIL SERVERS WORK

Every mail server that lets you send and receive email with a local mail client
has three separate software components:

 * MTA: The Mail Transfer Agent relays mail between your Linode and the wider
   Internet, whether it’s delivering an outside email to one of your users, or
   sending an email from one of your users. Accepted incoming mail gets added to
   the MTA’s queue on the server.

 * MDA: The Mail Delivery Agent takes mail from the MTA’s queue and saves it to
   individual mailboxes on your Linode.

 * IMAP/POP3 Server: Manages users and their mailboxes as they check their email
   over IMAP/POP3 connections.


THE MAIL SERVER PROCESS

 1. An incoming message is directed to your Linode via DNS.
 2. Once it passes through the MTA and MDA, it is stored in the user’s mailbox
    on the server.
 3. When the message is requested, the IMAP/POP3 server mediates the connection
    between your Linode and the user’s local mail client.
 4. Outgoing mail is sent from the user’s local mail client, processed by your
    Linode’s MTA, and is then sent to its destination on the Internet.






HOW TO CHOOSE MAIL SERVER COMPONENTS

There are several software packages that can be used as MTAs, MDAs, and
IMAP/POP3 servers, and this section will present some of the most popular
options.

The examples in the later sections of this guide use Postfix as the MTA and
Dovecot as the MDA and IMAP/POP3 server.


MAIL TRANSFER AGENTS

MTAs are responsible for handling SMTP connections to your Linode from both
outside senders and your own users. When your Linode is asked to relay an email,
it decides what to do with the email based on the rules you give it. The MTA
delivers the message locally if it is sent to a user you host on your Linode,
relays it to another server if it was sent from one of your authorized users,
and rejects it if it’s neither to nor from a user on your Linode.

Here are the most popular MTA services available:

 * Courier Mail Server comes with Courier-IMAP, which is the popular part of the
   Courier mail server suite, but Courier-MTA also includes mail relaying
   features. It’s a simpler MTA but somewhat limited.
 * Exim is modern and oriented towards flexibility. It’s secure, but not quite
   as security-oriented as Postfix. It’s very customizable, but is one of the
   most complex MTAs to configure.
 * Postfix is part of Linode’s recommended mail server build. It’s modern,
   security-oriented, and very flexible. It is slightly simpler to set up than
   Exim.
 * Qmail is a modern MTAs and supports Maildir-style directories. Qmail has not
   received an update since 2007, but remains very popular.
 * Sendmail is a legacy MTA that has a large following and good support.
 * Zimbra is an all-in-one mail service. Zimbra offers a simple install, but few
   configurable options.


MAIL DELIVERY AGENTS

MDAs move email from the MTA’s queue to individual mailbox directories within
your Linode, for example: your mailbox could be located at
/var/mail/example.com/user/. MDAs are also known as Local Delivery Agents
(LDAs). Different MTAs support different types of mailboxes. The most common
types are the older mbox mailboxes which store all the messages together in a
single file, and Maildir mailboxes which store each email in a separate file and
support multiple folders. MDAs are often bundled with other mail-related
applications.

These are some of the most popular MDAs available:

 * Cyrus’s MDA is part of the Cyrus IMAP/POP3 server. Cyrus is a modern,
   security-oriented IMAP/POP3 server designed to run on servers where users do
   not log in directly.
 * Deliver is a simple Linux mail delivery utility that is configured in the
   Imapd configuration files by default.
 * Dovecot’s LDA and Dovecot’s LMTP server are part of the Dovecot IMAP/POP3
   server. Dovecot is a lightweight, modern, and configurable mail server.
 * maildrop is Courier’s MDA. Courier is an all-in-one mail server.
 * Postfix’s MDA is part of the Postfix MTA software. Postfix is a modern,
   security-oriented, flexible MTA.
 * Sendmail’s MDA is part of the Sendmail MTA software. Sendmail is an older MTA
   that is still popular.


IMAP AND POP3 SERVERS

An IMAP or POP3 server handles connections from incoming IMAP or POP3 clients
like Microsoft Outlook and Apple Mail. The server manages client access to the
mailboxes and raw mail files so that the email is displayed in a modern way.

Most servers and clients support both IMAP and POP3. POP3 clients connect to the
server at specified intervals and download all of a user’s messages without
leaving copies on the server by default. POP3 was developed when most people
used only one device to access one email account. IMAP is a newer protocol
designed for multi-device users. IMAP clients stay continuously connected to the
server and IMAP mailboxes mirror the mailboxes on your Linode. IMAP and POP3
both have secure versions (IMAPS and SSL-POP) which use SSL encryption for mail
transfer. Always use the secure version whenever possible.

Here are the most popular IMAP and POP3 servers available:

 * Citadel is an all-in-one mail service that includes mail, calendars, instant
   messaging, mailing lists, and other collaboration tools. It’s open source and
   geared towards small and medium-sized organizations. Linode has guides for
   Citadel on Ubuntu 12.04 and Citadel on Debian 6.
 * Courier has a very popular IMAP server called Courier IMAP. It’s an
   all-in-one mail server software suite, but Courier IMAP can be installed by
   itself if that’s the only part you need.
 * Cyrus is a modern, security-oriented IMAP/POP3 server designed to work on
   sealed servers where users do not log in directly.
 * DBMail is an open source project that stores mail in databases instead of
   flat files.
 * Dovecot is a lightweight, modern, and configurable mail server, and is part
   of our recommended mail server build.
 * Xmail is a full-featured POP3 server, but does not support IMAP.
 * Zimbra is an all-in-one mail service that’s much simpler to install than
   other options, but less customizable.


BUILD YOUR MAIL SERVER


SSL CERTIFICATE

An SSL certificate encrypts connections to your mail server. It’s possible to
run a mail server without an SSL certificate, but it’s not recommended.

Any type of SSL certificate will work, but some certificates have different
degrees of trustworthiness for your users. If you want the highest level of
trustworthiness, you should purchase a signed SSL certificate from a reputable
company.

You can also use a free self-signed certificate if you are comfortable with the
warnings it generates. You can make your own self-signed SSL certificate, or, if
you’re following our recommended build, you can use the one that comes with
Dovecot by default.


SOFTWARE INSTALLATION

Install and configure the MTA, MDA, and IMAP/POP3 server. To help manage
domains, email addresses, user credentials, aliases, etc., install a database
server like MySQL or PostgreSQL.

For detailed configuration instructions, see our Postfix, Dovecot, and MySQL
guide.

For more mail server guides, including guides for older software versions and
other mail-related services, visit our Email Server Guides.


DNS RECORDS

DNS records help email reach your Linode. The right DNS records also help
designate your Linode as a legitimate mail server. In this section, you’ll learn
how to set the appropriate MX, SPF, and PTR records for your domain and Linode.

TIME TO LIVE (TTL)

You should lower the Time to Live (TTL) on your existing DNS records to the
lowest allowed value at least 24-48 hours before you make any other DNS changes.
That way, any changes you make later will propagate quickly.

It’s also a good idea to keep your old mail server running for at least 48 hours
after you start directing mail to your Linode, just in case the DNS changes take
a while to propagate.

MX RECORDS

MX records tell the Internet where to send your domain’s email. If someone sends
an email to user@example.com, the outgoing server looks up the DNS settings for
the domain example.com. When it finds the MX record pointing to your Linode, it
sends the message to your Linode.

Create an MX record for each domain and subdomain for which you want to receive
mail on your Linode.

You can also set multiple MX records with different priorities for the same
domain. This creates fallback mail servers for your domain in case the first one
on the list is down. Lower numbers have a higher priority.

Your MX record has a:

DomainTTLTypePriorityTargetexample.com86400MX10203.0.113.0

A typical MX record looks like this:

example.com         86400   MX      10      example.com
example.com         86400   MX      10      203.0.113.0
mail.example.com    86400   MX      10      203.0.113.0

If you use Linode’s DNS Manager, point your MX records to a target domain or
subdomain that resolves to your Linode. Make sure that domain or subdomain has
an A record that points to the correct IP address.

SPF RECORDS

SPF records help establish the legitimacy of your mail server and reduce the
chances of spoofing, which occurs when someone fakes the headers of an email to
make it look like it’s coming from your domain, even though it didn’t. Spammers
may try to do this to get around spam filters.

An SPF record for your domain tells other receiving mail servers which outgoing
server(s) are valid sources of email, so they can reject spoofed email from your
domain that has originated from unauthorized servers.

In your SPF record, list all the mail servers from which you send mail, and
exclude all the others. Your SPF record will have a domain or subdomain, TTL
type which is plain text, or SPF if your name server supports it, and text which
starts with v=spf1 and contains the SPF record settings.

If your Linode is the only mail server you use, you should be able to use the
example record below. With this SPF record, the receiving server will check the
IP addresses of both the sending server and the IP address of example.com. If
the IPs match, the check passes. If not, the check will “soft fail” (i.e., the
message will be marked but will not automatically be rejected for failing the
SPF check).

example.com     86400   TXT     "v=spf1 a ~all"

Make sure your SPF records are not too strict. If you accidentally exclude a
legitimate mail server, its messages could get marked as spam. Visit
open-spf.org to learn how SPF records work and how to construct one that works
for your setup. Their examples are also helpful.

REVERSE DNS

Set reverse DNS for your mail server’s domain or subdomain.

The reverse DNS for your mail server must match the hostname of your Linode. If
your Linode’s reverse DNS and hostname do not match, email from your server may
get rejected with the warning “Reverse DNS does not match SMTP Banner.”

If you need to check or set the hostname, see our Getting Started article.


SPAM AND VIRUS PROTECTION, MAIL CLIENTS, AND MORE

At this point, you should have a basic mail server up and running. There’s a bit
more to do, however, if you want to provide your users with the best possible
mail experience. This includes adding spam and virus filtering to protect your
users, setting up mail clients, providing a webmail solution, and adding any
extras you want, such as mailing lists.


CONFIGURE SPAM AND VIRUS PROTECTION

Spam that originates from your Linode may be a violation of Linode’s Terms of
Service, and may lead to your server being blacklisted by a variety of
organizations.

Take steps to ensure that your Linode is not used as an open relay server, which
would allow anyone to send messages anywhere using your server. To prevent your
Linode from being used as an open relay, make a list of allowed domains and
users for your MTA, and make sure it rejects everything else.

There are also a few other scenarios where your server could be sending spam. If
your server or an installed application are hacked, or if a user’s account is
compromised, or if the emails you send are getting marked as spam by recipients.
The best way to stay on top of outgoing spam is to keep an eye on your outgoing
mail logs and pay attention to bounceback errors.

Incoming spam can also be a problem. Spam filters help you deal with spam sent
to your own users. They let you filter incoming messages based on origin,
content, etc. Some spam contains viruses, which can cause more serious damage to
recipients.

Here are some of the most popular spam and virus filter services:

 * Amavis is an open source content filter for email that integrates directly
   with your MTA. It does some checking on its own, and can also be used in
   conjunction with more robust spam and virus filters.
 * Clam AntiVirus is a popular, free, and open-source virus scanner.
 * SpamAssassin is a very popular free spam filter.
 * Anti-Spam SMTP Proxy Server Anti-Spam SMTP Proxy Server implements multiple
   spam filters.

WHAT TO DO IF YOUR SERVER HAS BEEN BLACKLISTED

If your Linode is added to a block list, take steps to mitigate the source of
the spam. Once mitigated, contact the mail provider that blocked you and follow
their steps to be allowed to send mail again.


MAIL CLIENTS

Mail clients are an integral part of the email experience for your users.
Microsoft Outlook, Apple Mail, and Mozilla Thunderbird are all examples of mail
clients.

Most mail clients are compatible with most mail servers – you just need to make
a note of the settings you configured on the server side, and make sure you use
compatible settings on the client side. Here are some clients to consider:

 * Protocols: Choose IMAP or POP3 for receiving, and SMTP for sending.
 * Encryption: Choose SSL and/or TLS encryption, based on your server settings.
 * Authentication: Make sure the format of the credentials entered in the mail
   client matches the format expected by the server. Sometimes just the “user”
   part of the email address is the username, and sometimes the entire email
   address, including the @ sign, is the username. You can also have usernames
   that are not related to their corresponding email addresses, but this is not
   recommended.
 * Mailbox format: Make sure your users will be able to read, create, and use
   all of the folders they need.
 * Ports: Not only do your mail client(s) and server have to work on the same
   ports, but your internet service provider has to allow them as well.

Here are some of the typical mail ports:

 * 110: POP3
 * 995: SSL-POP (encrypted)
 * 143: IMAP
 * 993: IMAPS (encrypted)
 * 25: SMTP (sometimes blocked by ISPs)
 * 587: SMTP (The preferred non-encrypted port for outgoing connections from
   mail clients. Use STARTTLS for encryption.)
 * 465: SMTP (should only be used for legacy support)

If you’re using a firewall, be sure to edit the rules for your mail server’s
ports. See Linode’s guide to configuring a firewall for more information.


WEBMAIL

Webmail is a type of mail client that can be installed on your server and
accessed from a web browser. It allows your users to access their email from
your website (example: http://example.com/mail) anywhere they have access to the
internet. Running a web server is a prerequisite for running a webmail client,
so follow the Hosting a Website guide if you want to run webmail on your Linode,
in addition to installing a mail server.

Here are some of the most popular webmail clients:

 * Mail-in-a-box is an all-in-one mail option that offers a hassle-free approach
   to setting up a mail server and webmail component.
 * Citadel is an all-in-one mail service that includes mail, calendars, instant
   messaging, mailing lists, and other collaboration tools. It’s open source and
   geared towards small and medium-sized organizations.
 * Horde Webmail is an open-source IMAP client paired with some additional
   functions like account management and calendars.
 * RoundCube is an IMAP client with modern functionality and a clean layout.
 * SquirrelMail is a solid option, but has an older user interface.
 * Zimbra is an all-in-one mail service that’s much simpler to install than
   other options, but less customizable.

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