Mail Server Project 📧

A full-stack application that allows users to send and receive emails seamlessly. Built with React.js (frontend), Node.js (backend), and powered by Linux for server configuration and deployment.

Features 🌟 comming soon

• User Authentication: Secure login and registration system.
• Compose Emails: Send emails using an SMTP server.
• Inbox: View and manage received emails.
• Responsive UI: Optimized for all devices.
• Custom Mail Server: Linux-powered mail server with Postfix and Dovecot for handling email transport.
• Email Parsing: View email content in a user-friendly format.
• Secure Communication: End-to-end SSL/TLS encryption for all email transactions.

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Tech Stack 🛠️

Layer	Technology	Purpose
Frontend	React.js	Dynamic UI for the application.
Backend	Node.js, Express.js	Email handling APIs and business logic.
Database	MongoDB/PostgreSQL	User and email metadata storage.
Mail Server	Postfix, Dovecot	SMTP and IMAP protocols.
Server OS	Linux (Ubuntu)	Mail server configuration.

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Installation 🛠️

Prerequisites

• Node.js: Ensure you have Node.js installed (>=16.x).
• Linux Server: A Linux environment for setting up the mail server.
• Database: Install MongoDB or PostgreSQL as per your preference.

Steps

1. Clone the Repository

   git clone https://github.com/your-username/mail-server.git
   cd mail-server

2. Install Dependencies

   npm install

3. Configure Environment Variables

   • Create a .env file in the root directory and add the necessary configuration.

4. Start the Application

   npm start

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Usage 🚀

1. Access the application at http://localhost:3000.
2. Register a new account or log in with your credentials.
3. Compose and send emails through the Compose page.
4. View your emails in the Inbox.

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Contributing 🤝

Contributions are welcome! Please follow these steps:

1. Fork the repository.
2. Create a feature branch:

   git checkout -b feature-name

3. Commit your changes:

   git commit -m 'Add some feature'

4. Push to the branch:

   git push origin feature-name

5. Open a pull request.

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Acknowledgments 🙌

Thanks to the developers of React.js, Node.js, and Linux for making this project possible. Inspired by the need for secure and efficient email communication.