Self-host inboxes
Run the full stack on your own server. Same product as the cloud version — your data never leaves your infrastructure.
git clone https://github.com/inboxesnet/inboxes.git && cd inboxes
cp .env.example .env
docker compose up -dWhy self-host?
Data ownership
Your emails, your API keys, your database. Everything stays on your infrastructure.
No lock-in
Open source, standard Postgres. Export your data anytime. Leave whenever you want.
No recurring cost
Run on a $5/month VPS or a spare machine in a closet. No per-seat pricing.
Runs anywhere
Docker Compose on any Linux server, Coolify, Railway, bare metal — your choice.
Why inboxes?
API key stays on your server
Your Resend API key is encrypted at rest and never leaves your instance. We never see it.
Auto-poll mode
No public URL? No problem. Enable auto-polling to sync emails from Resend without webhooks.
Invite-only by default
No open signup page. You control exactly who has access to your instance.
Same features as cloud
Threading, search, team management, labels, attachments, dark mode — everything works.
Cloud or self-hosted. Same product.
Self-Hosted
Your server, your data
Ready to deploy?
Follow the deployment guide for step-by-step instructions. Takes about 5 minutes.