MailLinter

Email Testing Tool

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Getting Started

Install MailLinter and send your first test email in under 2 minutes. Choose the installation method that works best for your environment.

Installation Methods

Docker Run (Recommended)

< 30 seconds

Pull and run from Docker Hub - instant setup

docker run -d --name maillinter \
  -p 2525:2525 -p 8547:8547 \
  nunomsde/maillinter:latest
Then open http://localhost:8547 in your browser

✅ Advantages

  • No building required
  • Multi-architecture support
  • Instant deployment

Your First Email Test

Once MailLinter is running, follow these steps to send and analyze your first test email:

1

Open the Web Interface

Navigate to http://localhost:8547 in your browser. You should see the MailLinter dashboard with an empty inbox.

2

Send a Test Email

Click the "Send Test Email" button in the top bar, then choose "Rich HTML Email" to send a sample email with advanced features.

3

Explore the Results

Your test email will appear in the inbox. Click on it to see the preview, HTML source, spam analysis, and compatibility report.

What's Next?

Configure Your Application

Learn how to configure your applications to send emails to MailLinter for testing.

Understand Spam Scores

Master SpamAssassin analysis to improve your email deliverability rates.

Need Help?

If you run into any issues during installation, check out these resources:

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