Zimbra Mail IMAP Configuration Guide

Use this if Exchange/ActiveSync is not preferred.


Mail Server Settings

Incoming Mail (IMAP)

  • Server: zimbra.ozhosting.com

  • Port: 993

  • Encryption: SSL/TLS

  • Username: Full email address

  • Password: Email password

Outgoing Mail (SMTP)

  • Server: zimbra.ozhosting.com

  • Port: 587 StartTLS (encryptionor 465 TLS (encryption)

  • Authentication: Required

  • Username: Full email address

  • Password: Email password


Setup in Outlook (Windows – Manual IMAP)

Step 1: Open Outlook

Go to FileAdd Account.

Step 2: Advanced Setup

  1. Click Advanced Options

  2. Tick Let me set up my account manually

  3. Click Connect

Step 3: Select Account Type

Choose IMAP.

Step 4: Enter Server Settings

Incoming Mail

  • Server: zimbra.ozhosting.com

  • Port: 993

  • Encryption: SSL/TLS

Outgoing Mail

  • Server: zimbra.ozhosting.com

  • Port: 587 StartTLS (encryptionor 465 TLS (encryption)

  • Tick My outgoing server (SMTP) requires authentication

Step 5: Enter Login Details

  • Username: Full email address

  • Password: Email password

Click NextDone.


Setup in Outlook for Mac (Manual IMAP)

Step 1:

Go to OutlookSettingsAccountsAdd Account

Step 2:

Enter your email → Choose IMAP if auto setup fails.

Step 3:

Enter the following:

Incoming Server

  • IMAP Server: zimbra.ozhosting.com

  • Port: 993

  • Use SSL to connect: Yes

Outgoing Server

  • SMTP Server: zimbra.ozhosting.com

  • 587 StartTLS (encryption) or 465 TLS (encryption)

  • Override default port: Yes

Username and password are the same for both.

Click Add Account.


Mobile Phone Setup (iPhone / Android)

Settings Mail →  Accounts →  Add Account →   Other Mail AccountAdd Mail Account → Select IMAP and enter:

Incoming Server:

  • Host Name: zimbra.ozhosting.com

  • Username: Full email address

  • Password: Email password

Outgoing Server:

  • Host Name: zimbra.ozhosting.com

  • Username: Full email address

  • Password: Email password

Make sure:

  • Incoming Port = 993 (SSL ON)

  • Outgoing Port = 465 (SSL ON) or 587(STARTTLS)