Wanted: A good tutorial on setting up a Linux Email Server - DMARC, SPF & DKIM records
Hi,
Is there a good article that explains how I configure an ubuntu server to send emails?
I also want it to explain how to set up SPF, DMARC and DKIM records so that the deliverability is good.
Also is there a way of figuring out one's Email Sender Score?
Thanks,
Jan
1 Reply
mtcotton846
Linode Staff
As a starting point, I would recommend reading through Linode's guide on running a mail server, just to make sure you are familiar with the fundamentals:
https://www.linode.com/docs/guides/running-a-mail-server/
Following this, you may choose from the list of more specific email guides that we are listed here:
https://www.linode.com/docs/guides/email/
Personally I would recommend using Mail-in-a-Box for setting up your mail server, since the process can otherwise be pretty arduous:
https://www.linode.com/docs/guides/email/mail-in-a-box/
For configuring DNS records, Linode's guide here will get you started on that:
https://www.linode.com/docs/guides/dns-overview/
If you plan on managing your DNS records at Linode, the following guide will show you how the Linode DNS Manager functions:
https://www.linode.com/docs/products/networking/dns-manager/guides/manage-dns-records/
While Linode does not have an in-house email deliverability evaluation program/process, you can probably utilize a mixture of MXtoolbox for troubleshooting, and Spamhaus for IP reputation concerns:
https://mxtoolbox.com/
https://check.spamhaus.org/
Hope that helps!
-Micah