How to create domain in zimbra mail server

To create a domain in Zimbra mail server, you can follow these steps:

Prerequisites:

• You have a Zimbra mail server installed and configured.
• You have a valid domain name (e.g., example.com) that you want to create in Zimbra.

Step 1: Log in to the Zimbra Administration Console

• Open a web browser and navigate to https://your-zimbra-server.com:7071 (replace your-zimbra-server.com with your Zimbra server's hostname or IP address).
• Log in to the Zimbra Administration Console using your administrator credentials.

Step 2: Navigate to the Domains Tab

• Click on the "Domains" tab in the top navigation menu.
• Click on the "Create Domain" button.

Step 3: Enter Domain Information

• Enter the following information:
  • Domain Name: Enter the domain name you want to create (e.g., example.com).
  • Domain Type: Select "Mail" as the domain type.
  • Domain Description: Enter a brief description of the domain (optional).
  • DNS Server: Enter the IP address of your DNS server (optional).

Step 4: Set Up DNS Records

• To set up DNS records for your domain, you need to create the following records:
  • MX Record: Points to your Zimbra mail server's IP address.
  • A Record: Points to your Zimbra mail server's IP address.
  • TXT Record: Contains the SPF record to prevent spam.

You can create these records using your DNS provider's control panel or by contacting your DNS provider's support team.

Step 5: Verify Domain Ownership

• To verify domain ownership, you need to add a TXT record to your domain's DNS settings. The TXT record should contain a specific value provided by Zimbra.

Step 6: Save the Domain

• Click the "Save" button to create the domain in Zimbra.

Step 7: Configure Mailbox Settings

• To configure mailbox settings for the new domain, go to the "Mailboxes" tab and click on the "Create Mailbox" button.
• Enter the mailbox information, such as the username, password, and email address.

That's it! Your domain should now be created in Zimbra, and you can start using it to send and receive emails.

Additional Tips:

• Make sure to update your DNS records to point to your Zimbra mail server's IP address.
• Verify that your domain is properly configured by checking the Zimbra logs and testing email delivery.
• Consider setting up additional security measures, such as SPF and DKIM, to prevent spam and improve email deliverability.