Additionally, OS X Server can be configured for other communication services, such as Messages instant messaging or collaborative services like unified contacts and calendars.Ĭonfiguration of mail clients must be done on the devices themselves, since OS X Server does not natively support webmail. Once the Mail service is enabled, adding users (and their mailboxes) can be performed from the Users pane under Accounts in the navigation pane. Select Mail from the Services pane ( Figure A). Login to the server you wish to manage using administrative credentials. Launch Server.app from the Applications folder. Once the requirements have been met, we can proceed to set up the Mail server.
While some of the above requirements are indeed optional, in most cases, they address key issues for ensuring the availability and integrity of messages as they travel to and from server and endpoint. Push Notification services (optional, but highly recommended for mobile devices accessing email) Static IP address (optional, but highly recommended)ģrd-party SSL certificate (optional for internal messaging, but highly recommended for external messaging)Īuthoritative DNS with forward and reverse-lookup recordsįQDN set as host name (optional for internal messaging, yet required for external messaging)
Prior to getting into the setup and configuration of the Mail service, let's take a moment to review the necessary requirements:Ĭomputer running Apple OS X Server (10.7+)īroadband internet connection (Ethernet preferred)