Zimbra email can be connected to Outlook using either IMAP for MAPI.



IMAP set-up follows the standard setup.  MAPI provides better integration but requires the Zimbra connector.


Install process


  1. Install the Outlook connector (download for x86 or x64)

  2. Add an account to Outlook as normal.

  3. Select "Other" during installation.

  4. You should now see an option for "Zimbra Collaboration Server"

  5. The server name is:  zimbra.protectedservice.net

  6. Authentication details are you username and password.

See the attached document for screenshots.