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Kansas State University

IT Help Desk
Kansas State University
214 Hale Library
Manhattan, KS 66506
785-532-7722
helpdesk@k-state.edu

Zimbra Desktop

Downloading and installing Zimbra Desktop

  1. At the Zimbra Desktop website, click the version of Zimbra Desktop that you want to download (Windows, Mac, or Linux).
  2. Save and open the install file.
  3. Select a language and then click OK.
  4. Click Next.
  5. Click I accept the agreement and then click Next
  6. Choose a destination directory or keep the default and then click Next.
  7. Make sure the Service port is set to 7633 and then click Next.
  8. Make sure Automatically check for updates is selected and then click Next.
  9. Click Finish.

Configuring Zimbra Desktop

  1. After installing Zimbra Desktop, click Add New Account.

    Add New Account

  2. On the Account Type list, select Zimbra.

    Account List

  3. In the Account Name box, type a name for your account.
  4. In the Email Address box, type your e-mail address (eID@k-state.edu).
  5. In the Password box, type your password.
  6. In the Incoming Mail Server box, type webmail.k-state.edu.
  7. Click the Use SSL encryption when accessing this server check box.
  8. Make sure the port number is set to 443.
  9. In the SMTP Mail Server box, type auth.smtp.k-state.edu.
  10. In the Schedule list, select how often you want the account synchronized.

    Note: It is recommended to select as new mail arrives.

  11. Click the Validate & Save button.

    Validate and Save Button

  12. Click Launch Desktop.

    Launch Desktop

Setting up Additional Accounts

Refer to the following instructions depending on what type of account you are setting up:

    • The Incoming Mail Server is pop.k-state.edu or imap.k-state.edu depending on which server you chose.
    • The SMTP Mail Server is auth.smtp.k-state.edu.
    • Security. Select to Use SSL encryption when accessing this server.  
    • See Port Numbers for Secure Communications to identify correct port numbers to use.