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 ====== Zimbra with Outlook ====== ====== Zimbra with Outlook ======
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 +See also **[[internet:mail:outlook_troublestoot|Troubleshooting Outlook]]**
  
 :!: Outlook can connect to a Zimbra server in **three different ways**: :!: Outlook can connect to a Zimbra server in **three different ways**:
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 ===== ActiveSync (Exchange) ===== ===== ActiveSync (Exchange) =====
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-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. :!: **Newer versions of Outlook** (2013 & 2016) support the **ActiveSync** protocol.
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 :!: Sometimes it is best to create a new Outlook Profile, then add an account to the new profile. :!: Sometimes it is best to create a new Outlook Profile, then add an account to the new profile.
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-:!: **Newer Outlook 2016 versions** do not give the EAS option.  A registry edit is necessary to disable the simple account creation and enable the EAS option. https://wiki.zextras.com/wiki/ZxMobile_Outlook_Configuration 
  
 From **Windows Control Panel -> Mail**: From **Windows Control Panel -> Mail**:
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 :!: Tested on Outlook 2013 using EAS (Exchange Active Sync) and should be same for 2016.  Outlook version must be 2013 or higher. :!: Tested on Outlook 2013 using EAS (Exchange Active Sync) and should be same for 2016.  Outlook version must be 2013 or higher.
  
-First you must share a calendar in Zimbra+==== Share a Calendar ====
  
-  * Log on to your Zimbra account with a Web browser and then click the ''Calendar'' tab on your dashboard. +First you must share a calendar using the Zimbra Web Client (ZWC):
-  * 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.+  - Click the **Calendar** tab 
 +  - Right-click any calendar (upper left) and select **Share Calendar** 
 +  - Configure the share settings appropriately for your needs
  
-  * Log on to your Zimbra account with a Web browser and then click the ''Calendar'' tab on your dashboard. +==== Copy the Calendar URL ====
-  * Right-click the shared calendar under this pane's Calendar's heading. +
-  * Under the URL section right click the URL next to Outlook and select ''Copy link location"+
  
-Add the Calendar to Outlook+After the calendar is configured correctly and tested, copy the URL to be used in Outlook:
  
-  * Open Outlook and click the File menu's ''Info'' command to display buttons for configuring accounts. +  - Click the **Calendar** tab 
-  * Click ''Account Settings'' then ''Account Settings''. +  - Right-click the shared calendar (upper left) and select **Edit Properties** 
-  * Click on the ''Internet Calendars" tab then the ''New'' button. +  - Under the URL section, **right click the URL next to Outlook** and select **Copy link location** 
-  * 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''. +==== Add the Calendar to Outlook ==== 
-  * Under ''Calendars'' ''Other Calendars'' tick the box next to the shared calendar.+ 
 +  - **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 ===== ===== 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. 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.
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 +===== Simplified Account Creation =====
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 +Newer versions of Outlook 2016 may not present the EAS account type during account setup.
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 +See also **[[internet:mail:outlook_troublestoot#outlook_2016|Troubleshooting Outlook]]**
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 +{{ :quick_guide:outlook_simplified_acct_creation.png?direct&400 | Outlook 2016  Simplified Account Creation Doesn't Offer EAS Account Type}}
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