Storage and mail
File storage and mail delivery shared by multiple assets. Installed only once for the whole server. Admin → Operator Install
At a glance
| Open source | Good for |
|---|---|
| SeaweedFS | Backup storage · expanding storage |
| Mail relay | Routing mail delivery from all assets through one place |
SeaweedFS
A distributed file store that pools multiple disks. On tidoly it's used for backup storage and expanding storage.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| License | Apache-2.0 |
| Source and usage | github.com/seaweedfs/seaweedfs |
How to install and use it → Advanced · Adding storage
Mail relay
Gathers mail from assets such as Gitea, Docmost, Ghost, and Metabase and sends it through a single sending account.
Until an external mail server is registered, it runs in mailbox mode: mail isn't delivered to recipients and only piles up in the relay screen.
Installation and external delivery setup → Chapter 7 · Connect external systems