Configuring the Zimbra Connector for Outlook allows you to use Microsoft Outlook as an email client with your Zimbra mail server. Here's a general guide on how to configure it:
1) Install Zimbra Connector for Outlook:
- Download and install the Zimbra Connector for Outlook on the computer where Microsoft Outlook is installed.
Download Link: https://www.zimbra.com/product/addons/zimbra-connector-for-outlook-download/
Complete the Zimbra Installation Wizard
- Download and install the Zimbra Connector for Outlook on the computer where Microsoft Outlook is installed.
2) Create a new profile using the Control Panel
- Click the Search button - type "control panel"
- Once open, Click or Open Mail (Microsoft Outlook).
- Click Show Profile and Click Add to create a new profile where you will setup Zimbra Mail with Connector.
- Create the profile name you wish to use.
- Click Manual setup or additional server types.
- Under Choose Your Account Type > Other > Zimbra Collaboration Server
- Zimbra Server Configuration Settings will open and just fill up the following field below and click OK.
Server Name: zimbra.ozhosting.com
Use Secured Connection: Leave it Checked
Email Address: your Zimbra email address
Password: your email password
Leave everything to their default settings for the other tabs (Connection Settings, Download Settings and Data Files)
- Outlook will open automatically showing your zimbra mail account which now should sync your Contact and Calendar using Outlook.
- Create the profile name you wish to use.