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# [How to create your own email server using Main-in-a-Box](https://blog.mahad.dev/how-to-create-your-own-email-server-using-main-in-a-box?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

Introduction Hosting your email server is the first step to secure your privacy It saves you money if you own multiple domains What You'll Need \[ \] Brand new VPS or any Linux Server (My recommended VPS provider is Linode) \[ \] Ubuntu 22.04 LTS i...

Feb 20, 2025 · 5 min read · blog.mahad.dev  
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