How to Configure Gmail Account in Zimbra Client ?

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Published By Jamie Kaler
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Published On June 10th, 2022
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Category Data Backup

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Webmail services are generally chosen by users for easy use, interesting user interfaces, colorful themes, etc. Whereas, having a desktop-based client, with your Webmail account data also has its own benefits!

Therefore, here we are going to discuss one of the most demanded partial email profile, Gmail on Zimbra client. By following the section below, you can find complete information about the conversion and configuration of the Gmail account in Zimbra client.

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Connecting Gmail Profile with Zimbra

Undoubtedly, Gmail is the most popular web-based email application available on the web for the data management of users offered by Google. On the other hand, Zimbra is a free and open source desktop-based email client, developed by Zimbra Inc. In addition to this, it also has a commercially supported edition that has components of closed-source. It is attuned with both POP and IMAP. Also, supported by email clients such as MS Exchange, Yahoo, Hotmail, etc. It is also a suitable professional email client that offers a lot of facilities.

Note That – Before using this software to configure Gmail Account in Zimbra Client. You need to enable these below-mentioned settings in your Gmail account.

Enable IMAP

enable imap

Create Google Apps Password

Reasons to switch from Webmail account to Desktop-based application

  1. Desktop-based applications are offline that helps you can read if not connected to the Internet.
  2. You can also write and send emails without an Internet connection. However, Zimbra automatically sends it when connected to the Internet.
  3. It not only provides an email service but also allows you to manage your other personal information such as; Contacts, calendars, diaries, notes, etc. Also, referred to as a personal information management system.

Zimbra Configuration Steps For Gmail

Here are the complete steps to configure Gmail email account into Zimbra in a systematic form.

    1. Firstly, download and install the Zimbra Desktop email client on your system. Once installed, click on the option “Add New Account
  1. Now, choose the Account Type. For Gmail, select Gmail from the option list.
  2. Now, enter the credentials of your Gmail account. Then, click on “Validate and Save”.
  3. If any problem encountered during the process, make sure that IMAP access enabled in the Gmail settings.
  4. Keep in mind that an option of “Less secure apps” is ON for the configuration of Gmail account with Zimbra.
  5. Now, a window will appear to synchronize all the Gmail account data with Zimbra desktop >> click on the Launch Desktop.

To know how to successfully configure the Gmail account into Zimbra, all you need to do is perform the systematic steps in an efficient way that will help you use the Gmail account in Zimbra.

Conclusion

To know how to successfully configure Gmail mailbox into Zimbra, all you need to do is perform the systematic steps in an efficient way that will help you use the Gmail account in Zimbra.