Are you tired of wrestling with email testing in your client projects? Don't fret! We've got just the solution for you—MailHog via Docker! 🎉 In this blog, we'll dive into the magical world of MailHog and show you how to effortlessly test and modify emails. Get ready for a joyful journey, complete with emojis and exciting tips! Let's dive in! 🌟

Setting up MailHog using Docker: 🐳

1. Installing MailHog:

Ready for some Docker-powered magic? Open your terminal and enter this spell:

docker run -p 8025:8025 -p 1025:1025 mailhog/mailhog

Abracadabra! MailHog's Docker image will work its enchantment, exposing the SMTP on port 1025 and the web interface on port 8025. 🪄

2. Configuring SMTP:
Next, let's sprinkle some configuration magic! Update your application's SMTP settings to use MailHog's SMTP server. Don't worry; it's as easy as waving a wand! Just follow your application's documentation to make the necessary changes. 🧙‍♂️

Testing emails via Telnet: 📨

1. Telnet setup:
Ready to cast some email-testing spells? Open your terminal, and summon Telnet by typing:

telnet localhost 1025

2. Sending a test email:
Prepare your wizardry fingers! Cast the following spell, line by line, and watch the magic unfold:

EHLO 19ft.com
MAIL FROM: [sender email address]
RCPT TO: [recipient email address]
DATA
Subject: [Email subject]

[Email body]
.
QUIT

Don't forget to replace [sender email address], [recipient email address], [Email subject], and [Email body] with the appropriate values. Once you press Enter on that final line, voila! Your email shall appear in MailHog's web interface like a marvelous apparition! 👻✨

Simplified Docker Compose setup: 🎁

If you're already a master of Docker Compose, you'll love this trick! Add the following enchanting configuration to your docker-compose.yml file:

services:
  mailhog:
    image: mailhog/mailhog
    logging:
      driver: 'none'  # disable saving logs
    ports:
      - 1025:1025 # smtp server
      - 8025:8025 # web ui

By weaving this spell, MailHog will become an integral part of your Docker Compose setup. And hey, if you don't need those pesky logs, feel free to silence them with driver: 'none'. Peace! 🙉

Conclusion: 🎊

Congratulations, magical email tester! With MailHog and Docker as your trusty sidekicks, you're now equipped to tackle email testing with style. 🕺💃 Follow the steps outlined in this whimsical guide, and watch as your testing becomes a delightful adventure. Say goodbye to email woes and hello to seamless testing bliss! ✨💌