Most LPS users have all of their needs met with the Zimbra Web Client, the tool that you log into from the LPS website when using Firefox.
Some users may feel the need for a dedicated application to be installed on your computer for accessing the exact same LPS mail, calendar and contact information. In that case, LPS recommends the Zimbra Desktop Client.
Key features of Zimbra Desktop:
- Works on Windows, Mac, or Linux computers
- Zimbra Desktop is free for anyone to download and use.
- Installs as an application on your computer, allowing you to switch back and forth between Zimbra and other open applications, or hide it when not in use.
- Email, contacts and calendar synchronize in real time with the LPS Zimbra Server. This allows you to move seamlessly between Zimbra Desktop, Zimbra Web or your mobile devices at any moment.
- Multiple Accounts: Add your Google, Yahoo, RoadRunner, UNL, or other email accounts for viewing along side your LPS email. All of your email in one tool!
- Local folders: Creating email folders on your own computer allows you more email storage space. Use this feature with caution – local folders are not backed up on LPS servers and are subject to data loss.
- Mailto: HTML email links will work from web pages you visit. (But not applications like MS Word.)
- Off-line use: Continue to view mail or compose new messages when you are away from the network.
- Zimlets: You may encounter Zimlets that extend the default abilities of the Zimbra tool. Install and enjoy them if you care to, but buyer beware! These Zimlets were not created by, nor are they supported by LPS staff.
Download and Install Zimbra Desktop Client
- Enter a Help Desk ticket.
or
- Visit the Zimbra Desktop Client web page at Zimbra.com
- Click the link for the appropriate version to download on your computer (Mac, Windows or Linux)
- Once downloaded to your computer, follow the directions in the installer to install the Desktop Client on your computer.
Configure Zimbra Desktop to connect with LPS
- From the SETUP screen in Zimbra Desktop Client, choose “Account Type: Zimbra” (If necessary, click “Setup” in the top right corner of the Zimbra Desktop window.)
- Enter the following information specific to YOUR LPS ACCOUNT INFORMATION (as shown in the image below):
– Account Name: LPS Zimbra
– Email Address: <your username>@lps.org
– Password: <your LPS password>
– Incoming Server: mail.lps.org
– Security: SSL
– Port: 443
– Check Messages: as new mail arrives
- Click the “Validate and Save” button
- Repeat this process for any non-LPS accounts you wish to have Zimbra Desktop load for you.
- Click the “Launch Desktop” button if necessary
