The first time you run Evolution, it opens the First-Run Assistant to help you set up email accounts and import data from other applications.
You will be asked whether to restore from a backup of a previous version. If you do not have a backup, go to the next page.
First, choose the server type from the
If you are unsure about the type of server to choose, ask your system administrator or Internet Service Provider.
Later on, if you want to change an account, or if you want to create another one, go to
Keeps the mail on the server so you can access your mail from multiple systems.
Downloads your email to your hard disk.
Connects to a news server and downloads a list of available news digests.
For connecting to a Microsoft Exchange 2007/2010 or OpenChange server. Note that this is currently under development and will replace the
This requires having the
Install evolution-ews
For connecting to a Microsoft Exchange 2007/2010 or OpenChange server.
This requires having the
Install evolution-mapi
Local delivery: If you want to move email from the spool (the location where mail waits for delivery) and store it in your home directory. You need to provide the path to the mail spool you want to use. If you want to leave email in your system's spool files, choose the
For downloading email using MH or another MH-style application.
Maildir-Format Mail Directories: For downloading your email using Qmail or another Maildir-style application.
Standard Unix mbox spool file: For reading and storing email in the mail spool file on your local system.
Standard Unix mbox spool directory: For reading and storing email in the mail spool directory on your local system.
If you do not plan to use Evolution for receiving email.
Available server types are:
Sends mail using an outbound mail server. This is the most common choice for sending mail.
Uses the
Give the account any name you prefer.
Continue with Importing data from another application.