Frequently Asked Questions

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Can I still use Thunderbird?
Will my PDA/Smartphone/Blackberry work with Zimbra?
What should I be using at home?
How do I sync up my Google Calendar with my Zimbra Calendar?

Can I still use Thunderbird?

Yes, Thunderbird will still function, both at home and on campus.  While we strongly suggest switching to Zimbra Mail (especially for home use), Thunderbird will still be supported.

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Will my PDA/Smartphone/Blackberry work with Zimbra?

Using Zimbra on Mobile Devices
Zimbra can be accessed on any mobile device with internet access simply by going to https://mail.goshen.edu/m.  This will access Zimbra in a mobile-friendly format.

Syncing Mobile Devices with Zimbra
Due to rapidly changing technology, we cannot give a definitive list of makes and models that can connect to the Zimbra server; however, in general any device running Windows Mobile 6 or higher, Palm Pre, Android, and iPod Touches/iPhones will be able to connect to the Zimbra server. Please note that all mobile devices must have an internet connection and that ITS is not responsible for any fees incurred due to data usage.

Serial Palm devices (PDA's that sync through a cable) and Blackberrys are NOT capable of syncing with your email and calendar on the Zimbra server.

Effective August 1, 2010, setup of all mobile devices is the responsibility of the user. ITS is unable to provide setup assistance or support of mobile devices.

When setting up your phone to sync with the Zimbra server, following are the settings you will need:

• Set it up as a Microsoft exchange account
• Put in your Goshen College email address (eg. johngcgoshen.edu)
• The Server is mail.goshen.edu
• The Domain is goshen.edu
• Put in your Goshen College username and password.

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What should I be using at home?

We strongly recommend using Zimbra Mail as your home email program, but Thunderbird will still function if you already have it set up.

Please note that no one should still be using Eudora at home.  If you are, please contact ITS immediately for instructions on how to switch to Zimbra Mail.

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How do I sync up my Google Calendar to my Zimbra Calendar?

Here's how to sync up your Google Calendar with your Zimbra Calendar:

1. Click on the right-hand drop down arrow next to your calendar under "My Calendars." Choose "Share this Calendar."

2. Select the "Calendar Details" tab at the top of the page, and in this tab, click on the green ICAL to the right of "Calendar Address."

3. Right click on the link displayed and select "copy link location"

4. Open up Zimbra.  In Zimbra Calendar, right click on the bolded "Calendars" heading and select "Create New Calendar."

5. In the box that pops up, select the box that says "Synchronize appointments from a remote calendar."  In the URL box below, paste in the URL you copied from Google Calendar.  Name the Calendar whatever you want.

6.  You will now be able to view your Google Calendar within Zimbra.

To view your Zimbra Calendar within Google Calendar, here are the steps:

1.  In Zimbra, right click on the Calendar you want to share with Google Calendar and select "Share Calendar."

2. At the top of the share properties window, next to where it says share with, choose "Public."  Right click on the ICS URL it displays and select "copy link location."

3. In Google Calendar, click on the "Add" drop down below "other calendars."  Select "Add by URL."

4. Paste in the URL you copied from Zimbra and check the box to make the Calendar publicly accessable.  Hit "Add."

5.  Your Zimbra Calendar should now be displayed below "Other Calendars."

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