wildduck

Scalable no-SPOF IMAP/POP3 mail server.

GitHub stars
2,109
License
EUPL-1.2
Latest release
v1.52.0
7 October 2026
Last commit
12 October 2026
Runs on
Node.js, Docker

Commits per month, last 12 months

268 commits

How to self-host wildduck

wildduck runs on Node.js and Docker. 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.

  1. Get a server: a home server, a VPS, or a managed app host.
  2. Install it the way the project's docs describe, usually with Docker Compose.
  3. Put it behind HTTPS and set up backups before you add real data.
  4. Update it regularly. Watch the project's releases.

New to self-hosting? Start with the beginner's guide.

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Questions

Is wildduck free?

Yes. wildduck is open source under the EUPL-1.2 license, so you can use it without paying for a license. You pay only for the server it runs on.

Can I self-host wildduck?

Yes. wildduck runs on Node.js and Docker. Follow the install guide in the project's documentation, or use a host that installs it for you.

Is wildduck still maintained?

The last change to wildduck's code was on 12 October 2026, with 268 commits in the last 12 months.

Topics

Communication - Email - Complete Solutions

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