forwardemail/free-email-forwarding

[docs] self-hosting + Docker guide

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#111 opened on Mar 18, 2019

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Description

Is it possible to run this in one (or more) Docker containers? I'd really like to know.

I suppose I could try to write a docker-compose file but my knowledge of Docker, networking, email standards, etc are not up to the task. So I'd feel more comfortable if someone more knowledgeable could pick up this task.

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Tech stack
javascriptnodejsdocker
Domain
documentationdevops
Issue type
documentation
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
3
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
1-2 days
Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.
stale
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
mostly clear
Prerequisites
Docker knowledgeEmail server basicsNode.js environment
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
30
Research direction
Explore the repository's architecture and dependencies to understand how the email forwarding service is built. Review previous comments in the issue for specific requirements or insights. Look at existing Docker setups for Node.js applications as references. Create a Dockerfile and docker compose.yml that can run the service with appropriate services (e.g., SMTP server, database) and document the steps for self hosting.