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Mox

Modern full-featured open-source secure mail server for low-maintenance self-hosting in Go.

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LicenseMIT
GitHub stars3.8k
Last commit1 weeks ago
Tags5 topics
DevopsAll In One Smtp ImapSingle Binary Mail ServerSpf Dkim DmarcGolang Mail
Overview

Why consider Mox?

Mox is an all-in-one secure mail server written in Go by Mechiel Lukkien. It bundles SMTP, IMAP4, webmail client, SPF, DKIM, DMARC, ACME TLS certificate automation, and Bayesian spam filtering into a single self-contained binary with zero external dependencies.

Guided learning

Learn Mox by building

Practical setup notes, real use cases, and copy-ready examples in one focused guide.

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Overview of Mox

Mox manages private enterprise email hosting with automated DKIM signing and native webmail.

Quickstart

bash
1# Initialize mox config
2mox quickstart yourname@example.com
3mox serve

Mox is licensed under the permissive MIT License.

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Mox FAQs

Mox is listed as a Security tool on TiloBox. Review the overview, features, and official documentation on this page to decide whether it solves your specific workflow.

Start with the project's GitHub repository and official website for supported installation and deployment instructions. Test the setup with representative data or a small project before rolling it out more widely.

Mox is listed under the MIT license. Read the complete license text and the project's notices before using, modifying, or distributing the software.

Production readiness depends on your requirements. Review maintenance activity, security practices, documentation, backup and upgrade procedures, and compatibility with your stack; then validate it in a non-production environment.

Mox is listed as an alternative to ProtonMail Bridge. Compare the core workflow, deployment model, integrations, and licensing against your must-have requirements before switching.