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Day 5: mosparo an Open-Source Spam Protection solution – 7 Days of Docker

14. Februar 2025
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If you’re looking for an efficient and streamlined way to integrate mosparo, an open-source spam protection solution, into your workflow, running it via Docker is an excellent choice. Docker allows you to deploy mosparo quickly without worrying about dependencies or manual configurations. In this guide, we’ll walk through setting up mosparo with Docker.

Prerequisites

Before getting started, ensure you have the following installed on your system:

  • Docker (Install Docker)
  • Docker Compose (if using a docker-compose.yml file)

Setting Up mosparo with Docker

1. Pull the mosparo Docker Image

First, you need to pull the official mosparo Docker image:

2. Create a Docker Network (Optional)

If you plan to use mosparo with other services like a database, creating a dedicated Docker network can be helpful:

3. Run mosparo Using Docker

To start mosparo as a standalone container, use the following command:

This will:

  • Run mosparo in detached mode (-d)
  • Name the container mosparo
  • Map port 8080 on your host to port 80 inside the container
  • Set the environment variable APP_ENV to production
  • Persist data in a named Docker volume (mosparo-data)

4. Using Docker Compose (Alternative Setup)

For a more structured setup, use Docker Compose. Create a docker-compose.yml file:

Then, start mosparo with:

5. Using a Portainer Stack

Accessing mosparo

Once the container is running, open your browser and visit:

Follow the setup wizard to complete the installation.

Configuring mosparo

After installation, you may want to:

  • Set up an admin account
  • Connect to an external database (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL)
  • Secure the instance using HTTPS with a reverse proxy (e.g., Nginx, Traefik)

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