Chat
Zimbra chat now powers OIT Live Chat
Zimbra chat allows you to communicate with colleagues, classmates, friends and support right alongside your email, documents and calendar.
Built-In Convenience
Chat is an extension of the Zimbra collaboration suite that allows you to message your campus email contacts inside the web client interface. Unlike regular email messaging, chat lets you talk back and forth instantly. You can use Zimbra's chat feature in lieu of a meeting with a traveling coworker, to coordinate a project with your group members or to get connected with technology support staff in OIT.
Key features:
- Integrated into the Zimbra web client interface
- Accessible both on and off campus
- Puts your campus contacts at your fingertips
- Faster and more conversational than email
- Connect with OIT support staff instantly
Get Started
To get connected to Zimbra chat, all you need to do is sign in via the chat toolbar at the bottom of the web client interface.
From this toolbar you can:
- Set your status - available for chat, away, etc.
- Add new buddies from your contacts
- Manage and connect with your buddies
Read more information about getting started with Zimbra chat.
Use Your Chat Client
Zimbra chat uses the Jabber protocol, enabling you to use your favorite desktop chat client like iChat, Pidgin or Trillian. Keep connected to your Zimbra contacts - without even having the Zimbra web client open! You can even use a chat application to get instant help from the HelpDesk.
To get up and running, choose the tutorial that corresponds to your chat client below:
Questions
Students, faculty and staff with questions about Zimbra chat should contact the HelpDesk at 410-778-7777 for answers.