DevOps Freelance
Self-Hosted Email Server Setup
Own your email infrastructure. We set up a production-grade email server with Postfix, Dovecot, anti-spam, and proper DNS authentication — so your emails actually reach inboxes.
Need this done for your project?
We implement, you ship. Async, documented, done in days.
What's Included
- Mail server — Postfix (SMTP) + Dovecot (IMAP) or Mail-in-a-Box for an all-in-one solution
- Webmail — Roundcube or SOGo for browser-based email access
- Anti-spam — SpamAssassin + ClamAV for virus scanning
- DNS authentication — SPF, DKIM, DMARC properly configured for maximum deliverability
- TLS encryption — Let's Encrypt certificate for encrypted connections
- Backup — Automated email backup to remote storage
Important Considerations
Self-hosted email requires careful setup to avoid deliverability issues:
- Your server IP must not be on any blacklists (we verify this before setup)
- Proper reverse DNS (PTR record) is essential
- IP reputation takes time to build — we guide you through warmup
- Consider using a relay (Amazon SES, Mailgun) for outbound if your IP is new
We'll be honest: if you send fewer than 100 emails/day, a hosted service like Fastmail or ProtonMail might be simpler. We'll advise based on your needs.
Pricing
- Mail Server Setup — $399: Postfix + Dovecot + webmail + DNS authentication
- Mail-in-a-Box — $299: All-in-one solution, easier maintenance
- Enterprise Email — $699: Multiple domains, LDAP integration, archiving, compliance
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Why Anubiz Labs
100% async — no calls, no meetings
Delivered in days, not weeks
Full documentation included
Production-grade from day one
Security-first approach
Post-delivery support included
Ready to get started?
Skip the research. Tell us what you need, and we'll scope it, implement it, and hand it back — fully documented and production-ready.