Deploy Poste.io on Your Own Server
Complete mail server built in one container
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What is Poste.io?
SMTP + IMAP + POP3 + Antispam + Antivirus + Web Administration + Web Mail on your server in ca. 5 minutes. **Important notes:** - You may need to open the ports `25`, `110`, `143`, `465`, `587`, `993`, `995` and `4190` on your firewall - You will need access to DNS configuration after deployment - It's recommended to use `mail` as the app name
Self-Host Poste.io
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
Networking
Deploy
Copy the configuration and run it on your server.
services:
poste_io:
image: analogic/poste.io:2
environment:
DISABLE_CLAMAV: ""
DISABLE_ROUNDCUBE: ""
DISABLE_RSPAMD: ""
HTTPS: OFF
TZ: UTC
VIRTUAL_HOST: ""
volumes:
- poste_io:/data
ports:
- 25:25
- 110:110
- 143:143
- 465:465
- 587:587
- 993:993
- 995:995
- 4190:4190
volumes:
poste_io: {}
Then run:
docker compose up -d
Access
Once started, access your app at http://localhost:80
Why Self-Host Poste.io?
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
analogic/poste.io:${POSTE_VERSION}Official Docs
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