Docker Postfix

Unofficial Postfix Dockerfile for backup MX (relay host) purposes Prebuild images can be found at this Dockerhub repository.

Quickstart

After installing Docker, just run the following steps:

• Copy docker-compose.yml.example to docker-compose.yml.
• Create your config files: ./config/main.cf, ./config/relay_recipients, ./config/dh_2048.pem, ./config/mailname, and $ touch ./data/postfix.log
  • You can use the provided example files to get started.
• Update the file docker-compose.yml and set your values.
• Run the following command to start your Postfix instance:

$ docker-compose up -d

The compose file also starts a container for publishing metrics using this Docker image.

Dockerfile

The Dockerfile can be found at the Github repository.

What gets installed in this image?

The following packages are installed in this Docker image:

• Some utility packages like build essentials etc.
• Postfix

Issues & Contribution

If you find any problems, bugs or missing packages, feel free to open an issue on Github.