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Self-Hosting Roundcube: Webmail Client

Roundcube is a modern webmail client. Connect it to any IMAP server for browser-based email access without relying on Gmail's interface.

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What Is Roundcube?


Roundcube is a web-based email client. Connect it to any IMAP email server and access your email from a browser.


Why Self-Host a Webmail Client?


You don't need to self-host the email SERVER. Use any email provider (Fastmail, Proton, even Gmail) but access it through YOUR webmail interface.


Benefits

  • No ads (unlike Gmail's web interface)
  • No tracking of email reading behavior
  • Custom interface and plugins
  • Works with any IMAP provider
  • Access email from any browser without installing apps

    • Features


    Email

  • Read, compose, reply, forward
  • HTML and plain text emails
  • Drag-and-drop attachments
  • Address book with groups
  • Message search

    • Organization

  • Folders and labels
  • Message filters (server-side via Sieve)
  • Threading for conversations
  • Flagging and marking

    • Customization

  • Skins and themes
  • Custom toolbar layout
  • Plugin system

    • Plugins


    Popular Roundcube plugins:

  • CardDAV: Sync contacts with external servers
  • Calendar: Integrated calendar via CalDAV
  • Two-factor auth: 2FA for login
  • Enigma: PGP encryption/decryption

    • Deployment


    1. Deploy Roundcube on TinyPod

    2. Configure your IMAP server settings

    3. Log in with your email credentials

    4. Access email from any browser


    Resources: 1 CPU, 256 MB RAM.


    Use Case


    You use Fastmail for email (good privacy, no self-hosting email headaches). But you want to access it from a clean, ad-free interface that you control. Deploy Roundcube, point it at Fastmail's IMAP, and you have private webmail.