I built a self-hosted alternative to Apple's Hide My Email service

Description and use

A self‑hosted alternative to Apple’s Hide My Email service was built, offering privacy and control over email aliases.

Problem

Users want a privacy‑preserving email alias service without relying on Apple’s proprietary solution.

Outcome

The author successfully built a self‑hosted email alias service that mirrors Apple’s Hide My Email functionality, providing users with privacy, control, and flexibility.

Workflow

• 1. Set up a mail server (e.g., Postfix) with aliasing capabilities.
• 2. Deploy a web interface for generating and managing aliases.
• 3. Configure DNS and TLS for secure email delivery.
• 4. Implement a revocation mechanism to disable aliases when needed.
• 5. Test the system by creating aliases and verifying email forwarding.

Evidence

I built a self‑hosted alternative to Apple’s Hide My Email service

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