Setup Email Account in Windows 8

This guide will help you create a new email account in Windows 8 Mail app using the proper server settings for Zimbra.

Step 1. On the Start screen, tap or click Mail

Swipe in from the right edge of the screen, and then tap Settings
If you're using a mouse, point to the lower-right corner of the screen, move the mouse pointer up, and then click Settings
Tap or click Accounts, tap or click Add an account, and then tap or click Other Account

Step 2. Select IMAP for the kind of account

Step 3. Enter username and server information as follows:

Ensure your full email address (ex: myemail@rallstech.com) is in the Username field
Incoming (IMAP) email server field listed as: mail.rallstech.com
Incoming Port listed as: 993
Incoming server requires SSL box is checked
Outgoing (SMTP) email server field listed as: mail.rallstech.com
Outgoing Port listed as: 465 or 587
Outgoing server requires SSL box is checked
Outgoing server requires authentication box is checked
Use the same username and password to send and receive email box is checked
Tap or click Connect

Congratulations, your Windows 8 email is now set up!