diff --git a/docs/tasks/mailcow-email-server-on-nc1/README.md b/docs/tasks/mailcow-email-server-on-nc1/README.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..d258a1b --- /dev/null +++ b/docs/tasks/mailcow-email-server-on-nc1/README.md @@ -0,0 +1,41 @@ +# 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** 💙🔥❄️