- License
- IPL-1.0
- Runs on
- C, Debian packages
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How to self-host Postfix
Postfix runs on C and Debian packages. The project's own install guide is the place to start; most people put it on a small server with Docker and a reverse proxy for HTTPS.
- Get a server: a home server, a VPS, or a managed app host.
- Install it the way the project's docs describe, usually with Docker Compose.
- Put it behind HTTPS and set up backups before you add real data.
- Update it regularly. Watch the project's releases.
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Questions
Is Postfix free?
Yes. Postfix is open source under the IPL-1.0 license, so you can use it without paying for a license. You pay only for the server it runs on.
Can I self-host Postfix?
Yes. Postfix runs on C and Debian packages. Follow the install guide in the project's documentation, or use a host that installs it for you.
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