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status: complete
priority: P2
owner: Michael
created: 2026-01-01
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# Mailcow Email Server on NC1

**Status:** Blocked - Awaiting NC1 cleanup + Frostwall  
**Priority:** Tier 2 - Major Infrastructure  
**Time:** 2-3 hours  
**Location:** NC1 Charlotte (216.239.104.130)  
**Last Updated:** 2026-02-16

## Overview
Deploy Mailcow email server on NC1 for professional @firefrostgaming.com addresses. Self-hosted, full control, eliminates Plesk accessibility nightmare.

## Why NC1
- $0/month vs $10/month VPS ($120/year saved)
- Geographic redundancy (Email NC, AI TX)
- Clean IP confirmed by Breezehost
- Monster hardware (32-core EPYC)
- 46GB storage available after cleanup
- GRE tunnel protects email IP from game traffic

## Resources
- RAM: 6GB Mailcow / 251GB total = 2.4%
- Storage: 30GB Mailcow / 46GB free = 65% used
- CPU: Massive overkill

## Deployment Steps
1. Deploy Mailcow via Docker (Postfix, Dovecot, SOGo, Rspamd, ClamAV)
2. Configure DNS (MX, SPF, DKIM, DMARC)
3. Create 10-15 initial addresses
4. Test deliverability (Gmail, Outlook, Yahoo)
5. Check spam scores/blacklists
6. Migrate off Plesk

## Success Criteria
- ✅ Professional email operational
- ✅ Self-hosted, full control
- ✅ Plesk eliminated
- ✅ $120/year saved

**Blocks:** NC1 cleanup ✅, Frostwall Protocol

**Fire + Frost + Foundation** 💙🔥❄️
