How to delegate access to your Zimbra account?
Do you want to share your Zimbra email account with a colleague or assistant? How to delegate access to your Zimbra account? It is a useful option that allows you to give access to another person to manage your email account securely. Delegating access is easy and can be a great help in helping someone else manage your email efficiently, especially during times when you are busy or out of the office. Next, we will show you how to do it step by step.
– Step by step -- How to Delegate access to your Zimbra account?
- Step 1: Log in to your Zimbra account with your credentials.
- Step 2: Once in your inbox, click the Settings icon in the top right corner of the screen.
- Step 3: Select the “Accounts” option from the drop-down menu.
- Step 4: In the “Delegation” section, click “Add Delegate.”
- Step 5: Enter the email address of the user to whom you want to delegate access to your Zimbra account.
- Step 6: Select the permissions you want to grant the delegate, such as the ability to view, edit, or manage your account.
- Step 7: Click “Save” to confirm delegating access to your Zimbra account.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about how to delegate access to your account in Zimbra
How can I delegate access to my Zimbra account?
- Log in to your Zimbra account.
- Click "Preferences" in the upper right corner.
- Select “Delegation” in the left menu.
- Click "Add delegate."
- Enter the delegate's email address.
- Click "Add".
- The delegate will receive an email message to accept the delegation.
Can I modify the delegate permissions in Zimbra?
- Log in to your Zimbra account.
- Click "Preferences" in the upper right corner.
- Select “Delegation” in the left menu.
- Click "Edit" next to the delegate whose permissions you want to modify.
- Select the desired permissions for the delegate.
- Click "Save".
Is it possible to revoke delegated access in Zimbra?
- Log in to your Zimbra account.
- Click "Preferences" in the upper right corner.
- Select “Delegation” in the left menu.
- Find the delegate you want to revoke access to.
- Click on “Delete”.
- Confirm the deletion of the delegate.
What privileges does a delegate have at Zimbra?
- Delegates can access your mailbox to read, send, and delete messages.
- They can manage your calendar and contacts.
- They can't change your password or access your account settings.
Is there a limit to the number of delegates I can add in Zimbra?
- In Zimbra Open Source, the default limit is 40 delegates per account.
- In the commercial versions of Zimbra, the limit may vary depending on the contracted plan.
Can I delegate access to an external account in Zimbra?
- Zimbra currently only allows you to delegate access to accounts within the same domain.
- It is not possible to delegate access to external accounts in Zimbra.
What is the difference between a delegate and an administrator in Zimbra?
- A delegate has limited permissions to access and manage your email account.
- An administrator has full control over your account and can make changes to settings.
What happens if the delegate does not accept the delegation in Zimbra?
- If the delegate does not accept the delegation, will not have access to your account or your emails.
- You will need to send them a new delegation request so they can accept it.
Can I add a personalized message when requesting delegation in Zimbra?
- By adding a delegate, you can Write a personalized message to the delegate in the field provided.
- The message will accompany the delegation request that the delegate receives.
Can delegates change my Zimbra account settings?
- The delegates They do not have the ability to change your account settings, including your password.
- They can only perform actions permitted by the permissions you have granted them.