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Does anyone run their own email server? (lemmy.one)

submitted 2 years ago by DidacticDumbass@lemmy.one to c/selfhosted@lemmy.world

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All this new excitement with Lemmy and federation has got me thinking that maybe I should learn to run my own instance. What always comes up though is how email is the orginal federated technology.

I am looking at proxmox and see that is has a built in email server, so now I am wondering if it is time to role my own.

I stopped using gmail a long time ago, and right now I use ProtonMail, but I am super frustrated with the dumb limitation of only having a single account for the app. I get why they do it, and I am willing to pay, but it is pricey and I don't know if that is my best option. I guess it is worth it since ProtonVPN is included. It looks like they are expanding their suite.

Is it worth it? Can I make it secure? Is it stupid to run it off a local computer on my home network?

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[–] DidacticDumbass@lemmy.one 4 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Wow. I am emotionally ready for the challenge, but not intellectually, and maybe not even financially.

IP reputation is such a new concept to me, but I have already come across it when the IP from the VPN I am using is blacklisted. Super annoying. I really have to reconsider my threat level because I am starting to get the feeling that I do not need it. I am a good boy and don't pirate much, mostly books. And for the naughty stuff... well I didn't feel unsafe before I started a VPN.

Well, you have given me a lot to think about. Thanks!

[–] studcavity@discuss.tchncs.de 2 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 children)

Well, running your own email server is definitely inexpensive. You’re probably fine financially :)

[–] DidacticDumbass@lemmy.one 1 points 2 years ago

Looking at the pricing for all the recommendations I got, it really is cheap. Like, a tiny fraction compared to what I spend on a single yearly subscription to anything.