To create user accounts (or groups) in Kerio MailServer, at least one local domain must be created. The first local domain created is the primary domain. Unlike in the other local domains, users can login by their usernames (In the other domains, it is necessary to use the full email address. For detailed information on domains, see chapter 7  Domains).

Figure 2.14. Configuration Wizard — creation of the primary domain

It is also necessary to insert the name of the server where Kerio MailServer is installed. In the Hostname field, enter the Internet DNS name of the computer where Kerio MailServer is installed (typically, this would be the name of the computer with the appended primary domain name — this way the server name is automatically suggested by the configuration wizard). Server names are used for server identification while establishing SMTP traffic.

Note: If Kerio MailServer is running behind NAT, enter the Internet hostname that can be converted to the IP address of the sending server, i.e. the internet hostname of the firewall.

Administrator password is a very important aspect of your server security. Blank password is not accepted. For security reasons passwords should consist at least of six characters.

Figure 2.15. Configuration Wizard — user account creation

Password and its confirmation must be entered in the dialog for account settings. The name 'administrator' can be changed in the Username edit box.

Kerio MailServer stores a relatively large amount of data (email messages, information about user folders, records, etc.). The administrator can select a different location to store data (e.g. another disk partition, RAID etc.). The store directory can be changed anytime later through the Kerio Administration Console (see chapter 15.6  Advanced Options). If the location is changed then it is necessary to move the files located in this directory to the new location. Prior to this potentially very time-consuming operation, the Kerio MailServer Engine must be stopped. Therefore it is recommended that you select a location with sufficient space for growth during the installation — using the configuration wizard.

Figure 2.16. Configuration Wizard — folder selection

The Change button opens the standard system dialog for folder selection.

The last dialog provides information about writing of the settings in the configuration files (on Windows only):

Figure 2.17. Information about successful completion of the primary domain configuration