Evolution Mail Client on Linux

When you first launch Evolution, you will see the Welcome screen. Click on Forward.

The next screen will ask about a Restore from backup, since this is a new setup we do not have one. Click on Forward.

The next step is to fill in your first and last name in the Full Name: field, and your email address in the Email Address: field. Then click on Forward.

The next step is to provide information on the incoming or receiving email server. Fill in the following information:

1. In the Server Type: dropbox, select POP
2. For the Server: text box, enter: zimbra.real-time.com
3. In the Username: text box, enter your full email address
4. Next to Use Secure Connection:, select SSL encryption
5. Under Authentication Type, select Password in the dropbox
6. Place a check next to Remember password
7. Click on Forward

In the Receiving Options window, select the preferences you would like to enable then click on Forward.

The next step is to provide information on the incoming or receiving email server. Fill in the following information:

1. In the Server Type: dropbox, select: SMTP
2. In the Server: text box, enter: zimbra.real-time.com
3. Place a check in front of Server requires authentication
4. In Use Secure Connection: dropbox, select: SSL encryption
5. Under section labeled Authentication, for the Type: dropbox select PLAIN
6. In the Username: field, enter your full email address
7. Place a check next to Remember password
8. Click on Forward

For the Account Management window, it will default to your email address - which is fine. Click on Forward.

Click on Apply to save your settings.

The setup of Evolution is now complete.