Deploy Maildev on Your Own Server
MailDev is a simple way to test your project's generated email during development.
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What is Maildev?
MailDev is a simple way to test your project's generated email during development, with an easy to use web interface that runs on your machine built on top of Node.js. More information about this container can be found here: https://hub.docker.com/r/maildev/maildev . Official website: https://maildev.github.io/maildev/ After installation on Senate, it will be available as <service_name> at port 1080 to other Senate apps .
Self-Host Maildev
Follow these steps to deploy on your own server.
Install Docker
Skip this step if Docker is already installed on your server.
curl -fsSL https://get.docker.com | sh
Configure
Customize the settings below. Defaults work for most cases.
General
Deploy
Copy the configuration and run it on your server.
services:
maildev:
image: maildev/maildev:2.1.0
environment:
MAILDEV_IP: "::"
MAILDEV_MAIL_DIRECTORY: /data
MAILDEV_SMTP_PORT: "1025"
MAILDEV_WEB_PASS: f1a68e91
MAILDEV_WEB_USER: admin
volumes:
- maildev-data:/data
ports:
- $$cap_maildev_smtp_port:1025
volumes:
maildev-data: {}
Then run:
docker compose up -d
Access
Once started, access your app at http://localhost:1080
Why Self-Host Maildev?
Full Data Ownership
Your data stays on your servers. No third-party access.
No Monthly Fees
Pay only for your server. No per-seat or usage charges.
Complete Control
Customize, backup, and scale on your own terms.
Privacy & Compliance
Meet GDPR, HIPAA, or internal security requirements.
Technical Details
Docker Image
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