You will be asked to choose a database. For small setups, the built-in database is the fastest to configure. For larger enterprises, select "Use an external database."

| What you want | Should you download? | Where | |---|---|---| | Stable mail server for production | ✅ Yes – 5.6.8 | hmailserver.com/download | | Testing new Windows versions | ⚠️ 5.7 alpha (optional) | GitHub / Forum (build yourself) | | “Full” bundle from random site | ❌ No – security risk | None |

The full version of hMailServer provides a robust set of features suitable for individual users, companies, and ISPs: Create A Fork Of hMailServer To Run On Windows Systems

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The primary source for stable releases is hMailServer.com.

Windows Server 2012 or later (though it runs on Windows 10/11 for testing). RAM: Minimum 2GB (4GB recommended).

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