Today we announce the release of Stalwart Mail Server version 0.7.2, which now includes support for both DNS-01 and HTTP-01 ACME challenge types. This update marks a significant enhancement in our server's capabilities, addressing one of the most frequent requests from our user community—the inclusion of DNS-01 support for improved domain validation flexibility.
ACME (Automatic Certificate Management Environment) represents a breakthrough in managing TLS (Transport Layer Security) certificates. This protocol automates the process of obtaining, installing, and renewing TLS/SSL certificates, which are crucial for securing network communications. TLS certificates provide authentication and encryption, ensuring that data transferred between users and servers remains private and secure.
ACME's ability to automate these tasks greatly simplifies certificate management, particularly for services like mail servers that require ongoing security maintenance. The protocol interacts with Certificate Authorities (CAs) such as Let's Encrypt to automate the verification of domain ownership and the issuance of certificates, significantly reducing manual effort and the risk of human error.
We are thrilled to announce the release of Stalwart Mail Server 0.5.2, which brings two significant advancements: the integration of the ACME protocol for automatic TLS certificate deployment and support for the HAProxy Protocol. These features mark a substantial step forward in our commitment to enhancing the security and efficiency of Stalwart Mail Server.