Exchange 2010 push mail

Exchange 2010 Push Mail!

In Exchange 2010, Push Mail is a feature that allows mobile devices to receive email notifications and synchronize their email accounts with the Exchange server in real-time. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to set up Push Mail in Exchange 2010:

Prerequisites:

  1. Exchange 2010 SP1 or later
  2. Mobile devices with ActiveSync support (e.g., iPhone, Android, Windows Phone)
  3. A valid Exchange 2010 account with a mailbox

Step 1: Enable ActiveSync

  1. Log in to the Exchange 2010 Management Console as an administrator.
  2. Navigate to "Organization Configuration" > "Mobile and Desktop ActiveSync Services".
  3. Right-click on "Mobile and Desktop ActiveSync Services" and select "New ActiveSync Virtual Directory".
  4. Fill in the required information, such as the virtual directory name and the authentication method.
  5. Click "New" to create the virtual directory.

Step 2: Configure the Exchange Server

  1. Log in to the Exchange 2010 Management Console as an administrator.
  2. Navigate to "Organization Configuration" > "Mailbox" > "Mailbox Settings".
  3. Right-click on "Mailbox Settings" and select "New Mailbox Settings".
  4. Select the mailbox you want to configure for Push Mail.
  5. Click "Edit" and then select "Mobile Phone" under "Mailbox Features".
  6. Check the box next to "Allow mobile devices to synchronize with this mailbox".
  7. Click "Save" to save the changes.

Step 3: Configure the Mobile Device

  1. On your mobile device, go to the Settings app.
  2. Look for the "Email" or "Mail" settings and select it.
  3. Enter the Exchange 2010 server name or the URL of the ActiveSync virtual directory (e.g., https://exchange2010.example.com/EWS/Exchange.asmx).
  4. Enter your Exchange 2010 username and password.
  5. Select the mailbox you want to configure for Push Mail.
  6. Enable Push Mail by selecting the "Push" option under "Account Options" or "Sync Options".

Step 4: Verify Push Mail

  1. Wait for the mobile device to synchronize with the Exchange server.
  2. Check your mobile device for email notifications and synchronize your email account with the Exchange server.

That's it! With these steps, you should now have Push Mail set up and working in Exchange 2010.