# Stalwart Mail Server Simplifying Self-Hosted Email > [! note]- > The content of this page is generated by audio/video transcription and text transformation from the content and links of this source. Source: [https://fosdem.org/2025/schedule/event/fosdem-2025-4571-stalwart-mail-server/](https://fosdem.org/2025/schedule/event/fosdem-2025-4571-stalwart-mail-server/) <video src="https://video.fosdem.org/2025/k4601/fosdem-2025-4571-stalwart-mail-server.av1.webm" controls></video> ## Summary & Highlights: **Introduction to Stalwart Mail Server** Stalwart Mail Server is a modern open-source email server designed to simplify the complexities of self-hosting. Built in Rust, it emphasizes ease of use, security, and privacy, allowing individuals and businesses to regain control over their email communication. This session highlights the server's capabilities in democratizing email hosting and promoting decentralization. **Challenges of Self-Hosting Email** Self-hosting email servers is traditionally challenging due to outdated software and complex configurations. Many users opt for third-party providers, sacrificing privacy. Stalwart Mail Server addresses these issues by offering a comprehensive solution that integrates all necessary services into a single binary, making self-hosting more accessible. **Features and Benefits** Stalwart Mail Server includes several features that simplify email hosting: a built-in spam filter, web-based admin interface, and support for modern email protocols. It is scalable, secure, and memory-safe. The server provides encryption at rest, ensuring data privacy, and supports multiple backends for flexibility. **Eco-Social Implications** By enabling self-hosted email solutions, Stalwart Mail Server contributes to a more decentralized and privacy-focused internet. This aligns with eco-social values by promoting digital autonomy and reducing reliance on large tech companies. Its open-source nature encourages community contributions and transparency. **Technical and Social Considerations** While Stalwart Mail Server offers significant advantages, challenges remain in widespread adoption. Users need technical knowledge to transition from third-party providers, and there are potential social hurdles in changing established email practices. Continued development and community support are essential for overcoming these barriers. ## Importance for an eco-social transformation Stalwart Mail Server's emphasis on decentralization and privacy aligns with eco-social transformation by empowering users to control their digital communication. This reduces dependency on major tech corporations, fostering a more equitable digital landscape. For eco-social designers, the server's open-source platform offers opportunities to contribute to development and create tailored solutions for community needs. However, challenges include the technical expertise required for setup and potential resistance to changing established email habits. Addressing these issues involves enhancing user education and simplifying installation processes to make self-hosting more accessible. ## Links [Project Repository](https://github.com/stalwartlabs/stalwart-mail-server) [Slides](https://fosdem.org/2025/schedule/event/fosdem-2025-4571-stalwart-mail-server/slides) [Video recording (AV1/WebM) - 66.3 MB](https://video.fosdem.org/2025/k4601/fosdem-2025-4571-stalwart-mail-server.av1.webm) [Video recording (MP4) - 610.5 MB](https://video.fosdem.org/2025/k4601/fosdem-2025-4571-stalwart-mail-server.av1.mp4) [Video recording subtitle file (VTT)](https://fosdem.org/2025/schedule/event/fosdem-2025-4571-stalwart-mail-server/subtitles) [Chat room(web)](https://fosdem.org/2025/schedule/event/fosdem-2025-4571-stalwart-mail-server/chat) [Chat room(app)](https://fosdem.org/2025/schedule/event/fosdem-2025-4571-stalwart-mail-server/chat/app)