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Mail ​

Setup ​

  1. Access the Mail Tab

    • Navigate to your server management page and select the Mail tab.
    • If you haven’t set up a mail server yet, you’ll be guided through a six-step setup process.
  2. Step 1: Basic Information

    • Enter your Email Domain (e.g., domain.tld).
    • Specify a Mail Subdomain (e.g., mail.domain.tld or smtp.domain.tld).
  3. Step 2: SSL Configuration

    • Configure SSL for your mail subdomain (mail.domain.tld) similar to how you configure SSL for a website.
  4. Step 3: DNS Configuration

    • Set an MX record for your domain (domain.tld), pointing to mail.domain.tld.
    • Set an A record for your mail server (mail.domain.tld), pointing to your server’s IP (e.g., 11.22.33.44).
    • If DNS management is enabled for domain.tld, FlashPanel will automatically configure these records.
  5. Step 4: Mail Server Installation

    • Click Continue to install the mail server automatically.
  6. Step 5: DKIM, DMARC & SPF Configuration

    • These records help improve email deliverability and prevent spam classification.
    • Configuration is similar to Step 3, and if DNS management is enabled, FlashPanel will set them up automatically.
  7. Step 6: Mail Server SSL Configuration

    • Click Submit to enable SSL for your mail server.

Account Manager ​

  • Once setup is complete, the Account Management Dashboard will appear.
  • You can add, remove, and edit email accounts easily from this interface.

Connecting an Email Client ​

Webmail (Roundcube) ​

You can access your email through a web browser using Roundcube Webmail:

  1. Install Roundcube

    • Access FlashPanel and select the Websites tab
    • Create a new website or use the subdomain mail.domain.tld
    • In the Install Source Code section, select Roundcube
    • Follow the installation steps displayed
  2. Access Webmail

    • Open your web browser and visit https://mail.domain.tld
    • Log in with your email address and password
  3. Using Roundcube

    • Intuitive, user-friendly interface
    • Send/receive emails, manage contacts, calendar
    • Support for file attachments
    • Compatible with any device with a web browser

INFO

After setup is complete, you can use an email client (e.g., MacOS Mail, Mozilla Thunderbird, Microsoft Outlook) to manage your emails.


General Settings: ​

  • Incoming Mail Server: Use IMAP (recommended).
  • IMAP Server: mail.domain.tld
  • IMAP Port: 993 (SSL/TLS enabled)
  • Outgoing SMTP Server: mail.domain.tld
  • SMTP Port: 465 (SSL/TLS enabled)
  • Authentication: Use your email account credentials.

MacOS Mail ​

  1. Open Mail and go to Mail > Add Account.
  2. Select Other Mail Account and click Continue.
  3. Enter your email address and password, then click Sign In.
  4. Set up the Incoming Mail Server:
    • IMAP Server: mail.domain.tld
    • Username: Your full email address
    • Password: Your email password
  5. Set up the Outgoing Mail Server:
    • SMTP Server: mail.domain.tld
    • Username: Your full email address
    • Password: Your email password
  6. Click Sign In, then save the settings.

Mozilla Thunderbird ​

  1. Open Thunderbird and go to Account Settings.
  2. Click Add Mail Account.
  3. Enter your name, email address, and password, then click Continue.
  4. Thunderbird will try to auto-detect settings; if not:
    • Incoming Server (IMAP): mail.domain.tld, Port 993, SSL/TLS
    • Outgoing Server (SMTP): mail.domain.tld, Port 465, SSL/TLS
    • Authentication: Normal password
  5. Click Done to complete setup.

Microsoft Outlook ​

  1. Open Outlook and go to File > Add Account.
  2. Select Manual setup or additional server types, then click Next.
  3. Choose IMAP and enter:
    • Incoming Mail Server: mail.domain.tld
    • Outgoing Mail Server: mail.domain.tld
  4. Click More Settings > Outgoing Server tab:
    • Check My outgoing server (SMTP) requires authentication.
  5. Go to Advanced tab:
    • IMAP Port: 993, Use SSL
    • SMTP Port: 465 (SSL)
  6. Click OK, then Next, and Finish.

Your mail server is now fully configured and ready to use!