007 | Email Setup: Part 3 — Hosting Your Own Mail Server (Using Mailcow)

28.05.2025

We’ve gone from basic forwarding to using corporate-grade provider services. Now it’s time to explore the most advanced — and also the most labor-intensive — option: setting up your own mail server. This gives you full control over your email, but requires serious technical skills. One of the most user-friendly solutions for this task is a Docker-based suite called Mailcow.

Self-Hosted Mail Server: Full Control and Maximum Flexibility

Running your own mail server is like owning a private mailhouse where you set all the rules. You control mailbox sizes, the number of users, filtering policies, security measures, and integrations. It’s an ideal option for those who don’t want to rely on third-party services, have specific security requirements, or want complete control over their email infrastructure.