# Mail-in-a-Box

> Easy self-hosted mail server

One-click setup of a complete mail server.

- Source: https://github.com/mail-in-a-box/mailinabox
- Homepage: https://mailinabox.email/
- License: CC0-1.0
- Language: Python
- Stars: 15429
- Forks: 1552
- Contributors: 224
- Last commit: 2026-09-26
- Latest release: v77 (2026-09-26)
- Purpose: Self-hosted apps, Communication
- Runs on: CLI
- For: Personal

## Worth score: 76/100

How much DigGitHub recommends it, from activity, adoption, docs, license and security signals.

- Popularity: 21/25
- Momentum: 10/20
- Maintenance: 25/25
- Community: 12/15
- Readiness: 8/15

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- [Hugo](https://diggithub.com/gohugoio/hugo.md): Very fast static site generator
- [rclone](https://diggithub.com/rclone/rclone.md): rsync for cloud storage

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Source page: https://diggithub.com/mail-in-a-box/mailinabox
Updated: 2026-10-03