Mailpile emphasizes privacy and local encryption workflows. Configure it with careful key management and storage planning.
- mail source/account definitions
- encryption/key configuration
- local index and search storage
Example baseline environment:
MAILPILE_HOST=127.0.0.1
MAILPILE_PORT=33411
MAILPILE_DATA=/var/lib/mailpile
¶ Encryption and identity controls
- Enforce strong passphrases for account keys.
- Backup private keys securely and separately.
- Define key revocation and recovery process.
¶ Mail source and sync policy
- Use TLS for IMAP/SMTP connections.
- Configure sync intervals based on mailbox volume.
- Monitor indexing performance and disk usage.
¶ Backup and recovery
Back up:
- Mailpile data/index
- key material and account config
Recovery test:
- Restore data and keys.
- Validate mailbox sync.
- Test decrypt/search operations.
- HTTPS or secured local-only exposure policy applied.
- Key backup and restore tested.
- Sync and index health monitored.
- Upgrade path documented.
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