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Postfix+Dovecot

Open SourceEPL-2.0 / MIT

The classic combination for custom email server configurations

Difficulty
●●● Advanced
Last check
2026-08-09

Description

Postfix as MTA (Mail Transfer Agent) and Dovecot as MDA (Mail Delivery Agent) together form the most widely used open-source combination for email servers. Postfix is known for its security, performance, and reliability in sending and receiving email. Dovecot provides IMAP and POP3 services and offers powerful Sieve filtering. Together they create a highly configurable mail server that can be tailored to individual requirements.

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Platforms

Linux

Replaces the following proprietary tools

GmailPostfix+Dovecot
ExchangePostfix+Dovecot

Self-Hosting

Postfix+Dovecot can be self-hosted on your own infrastructure. Visit the official documentation for installation instructions.

Documentation →

Tags

#email-server#postfix#dovecot#mta#imap#konfigurierbar#klassisch

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