How to Install and Configure Postfix as a Send-Only SMTP Server on Ubuntu 16.04
How to Install and Configure Postfix as a Send-Only SMTP Server on Ubuntu 16.04
If you want to send emails from your Ubuntu 16.04 server, you can install and configure Postfix as a send-only SMTP server. In this tutorial, we will walk you through the steps to install and configure Postfix on Ubuntu 16.04.
Step 1: Install Postfix
First, update your system and install Postfix using the following command:
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install postfix
During the installation process, you will be prompted to select the configuration type. Select "Internet Site" and enter your domain name when prompted. If you don't have a domain name, you can use your server's hostname.
Step 2: Configure Postfix
Next, open the Postfix configuration file using your preferred text editor:
sudo nano /etc/postfix/main.cf
Find the following lines and uncomment them by removing the "#" symbol:
# myhostname = example.com
# mydestination = example.com, localhost.example.com, , localhost
# relayhost =
Replace "example.com" with your domain name or hostname. Save and close the file.
Step 3: Restart Postfix
After making changes to the configuration file, restart Postfix using the following command:
sudo systemctl restart postfix
Step 4: Test Postfix
You can test your Postfix installation by sending a test email using the following command:
echo "This is a test email." | mail -s "Test Email" you@example.com
Replace "you@example.com" with your email address. If the email is sent successfully, you should receive it in your inbox.
That's it! You have successfully installed and configured Postfix as a send-only SMTP server on Ubuntu 16.04.
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