Configure Zimbra Desktop to use our Zimbra service

First ensure you have downloaded the current and correct version of Zimbra Desktop for your operating system; Windows, Linux or Mac. Once downloaded, follow the installation instructions and when installed you can start to configure it ready for your accounts.

Setting for OpenSure Zimbra:

• Initially you will be presented with the option to add a new account, let’s do that.

• You now need to select an account type – select Zimbra

• Give the account a name that makes sense to you, eg Work Zimbra account, similar

• Then enter the email address, any that are in place on your account will work fine.

• Then enter you password

• Set the server to be zimbra.opensure.net

• Set the Security as SSL

• For the checking email bit leave ‘as new email arrives’

• Click validate and save.

Zimbra now synchronises all your email, contacts, calendars, tasks etc.

NB you can also add other account types in a similar way to this client like Gmail, Yahoo, MS Exchange and any other POP3 and IMAP account. This means all your email in one place and consistent.

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