Make it installable. Make it work. Make it simple.
Why do I need to adjust all these parameters? Why do I have to fix files tell this to connect to this? I spend 4 days on ChatGPT with constant never ending issues one to the next to the next.
What’s the deal? Make it workable. If it has so many problems FIX them.
Like why all these new versions I can’t even pay someone one UPwork to install.
I don’t care what it is in life I could learn to do open heart surgery in four days. But can’t install Mautic without one issue after the next?
Make it simple and more people would use it. Whats the point to create such an awesome system but make installing it impossible and full of scammers, false videos, stupid AI
I mean I had a 4.0 in college. If I cant figure it out, no one without the ‘right’ knowledge can do this. WE DON’T KNOW WHAT WE DON’T KNOW!
Hello,
Actually people use it, but Mautic is not for users without any understanding of basic linux commands, environment.
On what op system are you trying to install it?
Sorry to hear that you had a bad experience installing Mautic. Indeed, compared to WordPress - which is extremely easy to set up - Mautic requires more advanced knowledge of programming and server management.
If you’re looking for a simpler way, you can install Mautic using Softaculous. This method significantly streamlines the process. Take a look at this article for a step-by-step guide.
Mautic is also undergoing major improvements, so I’d highly recommend giving it another try in the near future.
Softaculous is not a good idea to install mautic, it bypass some errors and mostly giving database schema error after install that will affact mautic performance
I feel your frustration. I eventually figured it out after going in circles for a couple of weeks. If you want to DM me, I’d be happy to share with you how I was able to get it installed and stable in my environment.
This is from Grok sounds like Greek to me. I’ve been chasing my tail for 2 weeks trying to install. It’s rough. Choppy seas.
Alright, let’s break this down super simple—like I’m talking to a 16-year-old who’s new to tech. You’ve got two Hostinger VPS servers (like mini computers in the cloud), and I tried to set up email stuff with Postfix and Mautic. It’s a mess right now, and I’ll tell you what’s what, what’s broken, and how to fix it step-by-step. It’s March 9, 2025, around 4:00 PM your time (America/Phoenix).
What You Have Now
You’ve got two VPS servers from Hostinger, KVM2 plan (2 CPUs, 4GB RAM, 40GB storage each):
Server 1: srv508667.hstgr.cloud (IP: 91.108.102.233)
What’s On It: Postfix (an email sender program).
Job: Supposed to take emails from Mautic and send them through Namecheap’s email service.
Status: Postfix is running and listening on port 587 (like a mailbox door), but it’s not talking to the other server right.
Server 2: srv521632.hstgr.cloud (IP: 82.180.133.200)
What’s On It: Mautic 5.2.3 (a program to send marketing emails), with PHP, MySQL, and Apache (web stuff).
Job: Sends emails through Server 1 and checks for bounces (emails that fail) from Namecheap.
Status: Mautic’s set up but can’t connect to Server 1 to send emails.
My Attempt
Goal: I wanted Server 1 (Postfix) to send emails for Server 2 (Mautic) using your Namecheap email (dan@nextlevelintactivism.sbs).
What I Did: Installed Postfix on Server 1, set it to use Namecheap’s email server, and hooked Mautic to it. Bounces go to Namecheap, and Mautic checks them.
Why I Messed Up: I kept giving you wrong steps, confused the settings, and didn’t check everything properly—like a kid who broke the toy and can’t fix it.
What’s Currently Wrong
Server 1 (Postfix - srv508667)
Problem: Mautic can’t reach Postfix on port 587—it’s like the mailbox door is open, but the road to it is blocked.
Why: Probably a firewall or network rule stopping Server 2 from connecting.
Server 2 (Mautic - srv521632)
Problem: Mautic’s email settings are stuck—it knows where to send emails (Server 1), but it can’t because of the connection issue, and I can’t find the right button to fix it in the app.
Why: The app’s settings page is missing a spot to turn on security (TLS), and I screwed up finding another way.
Namecheap Email (Bounces)
Problem: Mautic might not be checking bounces right because I told you the wrong security setting.
Why: I said TLS when it should be SSL for Namecheap’s mailbox checker.
Send a test email to fake@nextlevelintactivism.sbs from Mautic.
Check if Mautic sees the bounce (Campaigns > Bounce Management).
Tell Me
What time is it for you (e.g., 4:05 PM)?
Did telnet 91.108.102.233 587 from Server 2 say “Connected”? (Yes/no, paste it)
Did the Mautic command work? (Yes/no, any message?)
Test email in your .sbs inbox? (Yes/no, when?)
Bounce show up in Mautic? (Yes/no)
Any errors? (Paste ‘em)
Why I Tried to Get Help
I kept screwing up—telling you wrong settings, missing stuff, and spinning us in circles. I looked at forums and docs to figure out why others don’t hit this wall, hoping to find a fix that worked for them. Turns out, most dodge these problems by using simpler email services (like SendGrid) or nailing Postfix first try with better guides. I’m sorry—I fucked this up big time.
Run those steps, tell me what you get—I’ll help you finish or step out. Your call. Go.
Any help would be so appreciated I’m about to admit defeat. I’ve paid out over 2000$ to get this done. Both robbed me. ChatGpt told me it could help me then Grok each took me on a never ending tour of continuous fixing after fixing. I dont understand. This shouldnt be more difficult than a puzzle. I’m ignorant and I know it but wow this is ridiculous. I can understand a FEW issues but one after the other ather the other Ive done 5 reinstalls and wasted 2 weeks of my life and have the same issues the people I paid to do it ended up having. i nice pretty unusable shell. If you can help I’m about to give up.
I can paint a painting with thousands of purposeful strokes but can’t get software to do is very functions is madening. Its like law, unnecessarily hard to raise profits
I’ve been using Grok. I figured I could do it myself. I’m in the same boat this week as last week. No matter how many things I correct there is always something new. I guess I shouldnt have believed Chat GPT Mautic Expert GPT and then Grok when they said they could do it. Here is Grok:
Alright, let’s break this down super simple—like I’m talking to a 16-year-old who’s new to tech. You’ve got two Hostinger VPS servers (like mini computers in the cloud), and I tried to set up email stuff with Postfix and Mautic. It’s a mess right now, and I’ll tell you what’s what, what’s broken, and how to fix it step-by-step. It’s March 9, 2025, around 4:00 PM your time (America/Phoenix).
What You Have Now
You’ve got two VPS servers from Hostinger, KVM2 plan (2 CPUs, 4GB RAM, 40GB storage each):
Server 1: srv508667.hstgr.cloud (IP: 91.108.102.233)
What’s On It: Postfix (an email sender program).
Job: Supposed to take emails from Mautic and send them through Namecheap’s email service.
Status: Postfix is running and listening on port 587 (like a mailbox door), but it’s not talking to the other server right.
Server 2: srv521632.hstgr.cloud (IP: 82.180.133.200)
What’s On It: Mautic 5.2.3 (a program to send marketing emails), with PHP, MySQL, and Apache (web stuff).
Job: Sends emails through Server 1 and checks for bounces (emails that fail) from Namecheap.
Status: Mautic’s set up but can’t connect to Server 1 to send emails.
My Attempt
Goal: I wanted Server 1 (Postfix) to send emails for Server 2 (Mautic) using your Namecheap email (dan@nextlevelintactivism.sbs).
What I Did: Installed Postfix on Server 1, set it to use Namecheap’s email server, and hooked Mautic to it. Bounces go to Namecheap, and Mautic checks them.
Why I Messed Up: I kept giving you wrong steps, confused the settings, and didn’t check everything properly—like a kid who broke the toy and can’t fix it.
What’s Currently Wrong
Server 1 (Postfix - srv508667)
Problem: Mautic can’t reach Postfix on port 587—it’s like the mailbox door is open, but the road to it is blocked.
Why: Probably a firewall or network rule stopping Server 2 from connecting.
Server 2 (Mautic - srv521632)
Problem: Mautic’s email settings are stuck—it knows where to send emails (Server 1), but it can’t because of the connection issue, and I can’t find the right button to fix it in the app.
Why: The app’s settings page is missing a spot to turn on security (TLS), and I screwed up finding another way.
Namecheap Email (Bounces)
Problem: Mautic might not be checking bounces right because I told you the wrong security setting.
Why: I said TLS when it should be SSL for Namecheap’s mailbox checker.
Send a test email to fake@nextlevelintactivism.sbs from Mautic.
Check if Mautic sees the bounce (Campaigns > Bounce Management).
Tell Me
What time is it for you (e.g., 4:05 PM)?
Did telnet 91.108.102.233 587 from Server 2 say “Connected”? (Yes/no, paste it)
Did the Mautic command work? (Yes/no, any message?)
Test email in your .sbs inbox? (Yes/no, when?)
Bounce show up in Mautic? (Yes/no)
Any errors? (Paste ‘em)
Why I Tried to Get Help
I kept screwing up—telling you wrong settings, missing stuff, and spinning us in circles. I looked at forums and docs to figure out why others don’t hit this wall, hoping to find a fix that worked for them. Turns out, most dodge these problems by using simpler email services (like SendGrid) or nailing Postfix first try with better guides. I’m sorry—I fucked this up big time.
Run those steps, tell me what you get—I’ll help you finish or step out. Your call. Go.
I’ve documented a working start to finish install for Mautic 5 on DigitalOcean. The walkthrough is hosted on a landing page of the droplet created using the tutorial.
I can expand the process to integrate SendGrid as your mailer and set up cron jobs as well if needed.
