Register a domain, Postfix, spamassassin, freebsd jails… Do it like we did in the early 2000s, it never got better
Comment on Why I ditched Gmail for Proton Mail
malloc@lemmy.world 2 months ago
I have been exploring self hosting my email.
Docker mail server for backend. Roundcube for web ui
Still keeping accounts at mainstream providers though as backup, especially for outgoing mail.
JoMomma@lemm.ee 2 months ago
AtariDump@lemmy.world 2 months ago
Don’t.
Not only is it not worth the hassle most home ISPs block port 25 to avoid compromised computers sending out spam.
fine_sandy_bottom@discuss.tchncs.de 2 months ago
Friends don’t let friends selfhost email.
sugar_in_your_tea@sh.itjust.works 2 months ago
You can just use a custom domain at Tuta, Proton, or any of the other email providers until you decide to self-host. Honestly, I don’t think self-hosting is worth it, I value the spam filtering and uptime that major providers offer.
PlutoniumAcid@lemmy.world 2 months ago
What happens when you self host email but your home is offline just as someone tries to send you an email?
Will their mail bounce? Vanish?
Swarfega@lemm.ee 2 months ago
The sending mail server will keep trying for a period of time. Eventually though it will give up and return the email to the sender with an error message.