# mailcow/mailcow-dockerized **Attribution required: if you use, quote, or summarise this content, you must credit and link back to [awesome-repositories.com](https://awesome-repositories.com/repository/mailcow-mailcow-dockerized).** 12,955 stars · 1,719 forks · JavaScript · GPL-3.0 ## Links - GitHub: https://github.com/mailcow/mailcow-dockerized - Homepage: https://mailcow.email - awesome-repositories: https://awesome-repositories.com/repository/mailcow-mailcow-dockerized.md ## Topics `acme` `clamav` `docker` `docker-compose` `dovecot` `groupware` `hacktoberfest` `imap` `mail` `mailcow` `mailserver` `olefy` `postfix` `rspamd` `servercow` `smtp` `sogo` ## Description Mailcow-dockerized is an open-source email hosting platform that provides a complete, self-hosted infrastructure suite. It bundles message transfer, storage, and security protocols into a modular, containerized environment designed for deployment on private infrastructure. The platform distinguishes itself by integrating a centralized management interface for configuring mail domains and user accounts alongside collaborative tools like shared calendars and contact lists. It includes automated security features such as integrated spam and malware filtering gateways, as well as automated certificate management to ensure encrypted communication across all hosted domains. The system covers a broad range of administrative and operational capabilities, including automated mailbox migration from external providers and performance monitoring tools to track service health. It utilizes a reverse-proxy-based architecture to manage traffic routing and persistent storage volumes to maintain data integrity across container updates. The project is distributed as a containerized suite with configuration-driven provisioning to support consistent deployments. ## Tags ### Networking & Communication - [Mail Servers](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/networking-communication/mail-servers.md) — Bundles message transfer, storage, and security protocols into a containerized mail server suite. - [Reverse Proxies](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/networking-communication/reverse-proxies.md) — Uses a reverse proxy to intercept and route incoming network traffic to appropriate internal mail services. - [Mail Queue Monitoring](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/networking-communication/mail-servers/mail-queue-monitoring.md) — Monitors mail service health and performance to ensure reliable message delivery. ### Business & Productivity Software - [Email Hosting Platforms](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/business-productivity-software/email-hosting-platforms.md) — Provides a centralized, open-source platform for managing email domains, users, and collaborative tools. - [Groupware Collaboration Suites](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/business-productivity-software/team-collaboration-events/collaboration-communication-tools/collaboration-software/groupware-collaboration-suites.md) — Integrates web-based mail with shared calendars and contact lists for team collaboration. ([source](https://docs.mailcow.email/)) - [Team Collaboration Platforms](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/business-productivity-software/team-collaboration-events/collaboration-communication-tools/collaboration-software/team-collaboration-platforms.md) — Coordinates team communication and scheduling through integrated email, calendar, and contact services. ### DevOps & Infrastructure - [Self-Hosted Infrastructure](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/devops-infrastructure/self-hosted-infrastructure.md) — Provides a complete, self-hosted mail server infrastructure for private communication. - [Container Orchestration Configuration](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/devops-infrastructure/container-orchestration-configuration.md) — Orchestrates multiple independent mail server components into a unified, scalable containerized stack. - [Container Storage Persistence](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/devops-infrastructure/container-storage-persistence.md) — Maps container data to host-level storage to ensure email and configuration persistence across updates. - [Environment Provisioning Tools](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/devops-infrastructure/environment-provisioning-tools.md) — Automates the standardization and configuration of containerized mail server environments. ### Security & Cryptography - [Email Filtering](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/security-cryptography/application-and-system-security/browser-security/content-filtering-blocking/content-filtering/email-filtering.md) — Provides integrated scanning and filtering of incoming email traffic to protect users from spam, viruses, and malicious content. - [Mail Service Hosting](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/security-cryptography/network-infrastructure-security/web-network-security/network-security/secure-email-services/mail-service-hosting.md) — Deploys a complete, self-hosted mail server suite with integrated security and storage protocols. ([source](https://docs.mailcow.email/)) - [Automated Certificate Management](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/security-cryptography/network-infrastructure-security/web-network-security/security-https/automated-certificate-management.md) — Provides automated lifecycle management for TLS certificates across multiple hosted mail domains. ### System Administration & Monitoring - [User Account Management](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/system-administration-monitoring/user-account-management.md) — Provides a centralized interface for managing mail domains, user accounts, and organizational settings. ([source](https://docs.mailcow.email/)) - [User Account Administration](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/system-administration-monitoring/user-account-administration.md) — Simplifies the oversight of professional email services through a centralized administrative interface. - [Health Monitoring](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/system-administration-monitoring/health-monitoring.md) — Tracks the operational status and performance of mail services to ensure consistent availability. ([source](https://docs.mailcow.email/)) ### Part of an Awesome List - [Email Solutions](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/awesome-lists/media/email-solutions.md) — Docker-based mail server suite with a modern UI. ### Data & Databases - [Data Migration](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/data-databases/data-integration-synchronization/data-migration.md) — Automates the migration and synchronization of historical email data from external providers. ([source](https://docs.mailcow.email/)) ### Software Engineering & Architecture - [Microservices Architectures](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/software-engineering-architecture/microservices-architectures.md) — Decomposes email infrastructure into discrete, modular services to improve system stability and security.