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+++ quick_guide:zimbra_outlook [2017/11/07 08:22] (current)
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 ====== Zimbra with Outlook ======
+See also **[[internet:mail:outlook_troublestoot|Troubleshooting Outlook]]**
 :!: Outlook can connect to a Zimbra server in **three different ways**:
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 ===== ActiveSync (Exchange) =====
-FIXME ActiveSync support is relatively new to Outlook.  This may become our preferred method, if it works out.
 :!: **Newer versions of Outlook** (2013 & 2016) support the **ActiveSync** protocol.
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 {{:quick_guide:outlook_imap_4.png?350 |Outlook 2016 Outgoing Settings}}{{:quick_guide:outlook_imap_5.png?350 |Outlook 2016 Advanced Settings}}
 ===== Zimbra Shared Calendar in Outlook =====
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 http://smallbusiness.chron.com/connect-zimbra-calendar-outlook-60726.html
-First you must share a calendar in Zimbra
+:!: Tested on Outlook 2013 using EAS (Exchange Active Sync) and should be same for 2016.  Outlook version must be 2013 or higher.
-  * Log on to your Zimbra account with a Web browser and then click the ''Calendar'' tab on your dashboard.
+==== Share a Calendar ====
-  * Right-click any calendar under this pane's Calendar's heading and click the ''Share Calendar'' command.
-  * Configure the share settings appropriately for your application.
-After the calendar is configured correctly and tested copy the URL to be used in Outlook.
+First you must share a calendar using the Zimbra Web Client (ZWC):
-  * Log on to your Zimbra account with a Web browser and then click the ''Calendar'' tab on your dashboard.
+  - Click the **Calendar** tab
-  * Right-click the shared calendar under this pane's Calendar's heading.
+  - Right-click any calendar (upper left) and select **Share Calendar**
-  * Under the URL section right click the URL next to Outlook and select ''Copy link location"
+  - Configure the share settings appropriately for your needs
-Add the Calendar to Outlook
+==== Copy the Calendar URL ====
-:!: Tested on Outlook 2013 and should be same for 2016.
+After the calendar is configured correctly and tested, copy the URL to be used in Outlook:
+  - Click the **Calendar** tab
+  - Right-click the shared calendar (upper left) and select **Edit Properties**
+  - Under the URL section, **right click the URL next to Outlook** and select **Copy link location**
+==== Add the Calendar to Outlook ====
+  - **In Outlook**, select **File -> Info**
+  - Select **Account Settings -> Account Settings**
+  - Click on the **Internet Calendars (tab) -> New**
+  - **Paste the copied URL** into the location field using **Ctrl-V** and click **Add**
+  - Edit the **Folder Name** as desired and click **OK** then **Close**
+  - Under **Calendars -> Other Calendars**, tick the box next to the shared calendar.
 ===== Zimbra Connector for Outlook =====
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 The connector will run on various versions of Windows and with various versions of Outlook, but you should check before installing.  See the first pages of either manual.
+===== Simplified Account Creation =====
+Newer versions of Outlook 2016 may not present the EAS account type during account setup.
+See also **[[internet:mail:outlook_troublestoot#outlook_2016|Troubleshooting Outlook]]**
+{{ :quick_guide:outlook_simplified_acct_creation.png?direct&400 | Outlook 2016  Simplified Account Creation Doesn't Offer EAS Account Type}}

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