Auto reply in zimbra mail

In Zimbra, you can set up an auto-reply (also known as an out-of-office reply or autoresponder) to send an automatic response to incoming emails when you're away or unavailable. Here's how:

Method 1: Using the Zimbra Web Client

1. Log in to your Zimbra account using the web client.
2. Click on the gear icon () in the top-right corner and select "Settings" from the dropdown menu.
3. Scroll down to the "Auto Reply" section.
4. Click on the "Edit" button next to "Auto Reply".
5. In the "Auto Reply" window, select the "Enable Auto Reply" checkbox.
6. Enter the subject and body of the auto-reply message.
7. Choose the start and end dates for the auto-reply period.
8. Click "Save" to save your changes.

Method 2: Using the Zimbra Desktop Client

1. Open the Zimbra Desktop client and log in to your account.
2. Click on the "Settings" icon () in the top-right corner.
3. Select "Auto Reply" from the dropdown menu.
4. In the "Auto Reply" window, select the "Enable Auto Reply" checkbox.
5. Enter the subject and body of the auto-reply message.
6. Choose the start and end dates for the auto-reply period.
7. Click "Save" to save your changes.

Tips and Variations

• You can set up multiple auto-reply rules by clicking the "Add Rule" button in the "Auto Reply" window.
• You can also set up auto-replies for specific folders or labels by selecting them in the "Apply to" dropdown menu.
• If you want to send auto-replies only to specific senders or domains, you can enter their email addresses or domains in the "Send to" field.
• You can customize the auto-reply message using Zimbra's built-in formatting options, such as inserting your name, email address, or company logo.

By setting up an auto-reply in Zimbra, you can ensure that your colleagues and clients receive a timely response even when you're away or unavailable.