Access from Other Computers

MailStore Server provides several ways to access the archive from other computers:  

Windows Client - The Windows software MailStore Client is installed on other machines making the entire range of functions of MailStore Server accessible.

Outlook Add-In - This is included in the installation of MailStore Client. In Microsoft Outlook it provides an additional MailStore toolbar through which the archive can be accessed. Learn more about this convenient feature in chapter Microsoft Outlook Integration.

Web Client - Using any internet browser (e.g. Internet Explorer, Firefox or Safari), an internal internet (LAN) address is used to access the archive in read-only mode. This convenient feature is called MailStore Web Access and is described in detail in the corresponding chapter.

iPhone Client - This software can be set up on any iPhone or iPod touch, which can then be used to access the archive. Learn more about this feature in chapter MailStore iPhone Client.

In the following, MailStore Client is described as an example:

Using MailStore Client

With MailStore Client, users can access MailStore Server - the central archive - from any computer on the network and are able to browse and view the emails that were archived for them. Access to the archived emails of other users is only permitted after the appropriate privileges have been assigned.

Installing MailStore Client

Download the MailStore Client software here:
http://www.mailstore.com/download.ashx?product=Client

This is a regular Windows installation program which can be executed on the corresponding user's computer by double-clicking. Simply follow the instructions on the screen.

Please note: In addition to a manual installation, MailStore Client can also be distributed among all user computers using Active Directory. For more information, please refer to chapter Unattended Installation of MailStore Client.

Starting and Logging On

To start MailStore Client, click on the corresponding icon on the desktop. The login screen appears:

Under Server Name, enter the name or the IP address of the computer on which MailStore Server is installed. Please keep in mind that the preset entry localhost is valid only if MailStore Client is started on the same PC on which MailStore Server is installed.

Enter the user name and password of the administrator (admin) or any MailStore user into the appropriate fields and click on OK. If asked whether to trust MailStore Server, click on OK.

Important notice: As long as the administrator password is set to admin, you will not be able to log on to MailStore as user admin from any other computer.