Information Technology Services
E-mail Overview
The new SVSU e-mail system (named Vmail) is built on the Zimbra Collaboration Suite, using web-based technologies. It allows for sharing of resources, folders, calendars, documents - all via a web browser (Firefox is the preferred browser providing full compatibility). You can configure your account to access other non-SVSU e-mail accounts from one interface. The e-mail system is compatible with most current mobile devices (depending on architecture and data plans).
Below, you will find information explaining certain policies, features & tools associated with this new system - as well as links to online training resources provided by the Instructional Technology Development Lab.
Accessing Vmail
Use the Quick Links drop down menu to access your account (located at the top of SVSU web pages); or click/type in this URL: vmail.svsu.edu.
| Vmail | This page is where you will find additional information about Vmail and your account, including information on changing your password. |
| Email Archiving | Email is no longer archived for faculty & staff. |
| Email Filters | Manage your e-mail inbox through the use of rules/filters, folders, and tags. Learn how to create an Out-of-Office Rule |
| Spam Filter | SPAM management & policy info |
| Management Policies | SVSU's policies describing our adopted e-mail management policies that include account cleanup (spam/unread message deletions) and archiving. |
| Student Life Mailing List Opt Out | Students may opt out (annually) from receiving emails from the Student Life Mailing list by clicking link to left. |
| Mobile Device Setup | Outlines the steps to access your e-mail, calendar, and/or contacts using OTA (over the air) or wi-fi internet connections. |
| Instant Messaging | Spark is the recommended IM client that works well with Zimbra. |
E-mail Tips/Tasks
- Online Tutorials
- The ITD Lab has developed several online tutorials regarding certain features of the Vmail system. This link will also provide you information regarding other training opportunities/materials.
- Proper E-mail Addressing
- When sending messages to large groups of addresses, usrs should utilize the blind carbon feature.
- Vmail Special Calendars
- Subscribe to Special University Event Calendars and add them to your Vmail calendar.
- SMTP (Outgoing E-mail) and IMAP Server Information
- This information is used when configuring e-mail clients such as Outlook Express or Mozilla Thunderbird (note: these products are not supported, as the Vmail web interface is sufficient to handle messaging needs)
- Zimbra Desktop for SVSU Vmail
- This information provides detailed steps for installing and configuring Zimbra Desktop to access your Vmail account (this client is mainly for laptop users who need the "on the road capability"). Note: the desktop client lags behind in development efforts and tends to have limited features compared to the web version and is therefore not fully supported.
- Mailto Link Utility
- This utility will direct web page mailto links to open your Vmail account to compose a new message to communicate with the site you're visiting.