---
type: source
title: "URZ Email Services"
tags: [email, communication, configuration]
related: [central-email-service, groupware, universitatsrechenzentrum-urz]
created: 2026-06-30
updated: 2026-06-30
sources: ["output/rz_uni_greifswald_de_dienste_allgemein_e_mail.md"]
---

# URZ Email Services

This source provides the technical specifications and access methods for the central email service operated by the Universitätsrechenzentrum (URZ) at the Universität Greifswald.

## Key Information
- **Service Provider**: [[universitatsrechenzentrum-urz]]
- **Primary Access**: [[groupware]] Webmail.
- **Management**: Out-of-office replies and email forwarding are managed exclusively via the [[groupware]] system.
- **Support**: Provided via the [[groupware]] ticket system or the URZ hotline (ext. 1420).

## Technical Configuration
The service supports standard protocols for third-party clients:

| Protocol | Server | Port | Encryption |
|----------|--------|------|------------|
| Incoming (IMAP) | `imap.uni-greifswald.de` | 143 | STARTTLS |
| Outgoing (SMTP) | `smtp.uni-greifswald.de` | 587 | STARTTLS (Authenticated) |

## Supported Platforms
The URZ provides specific setup guidance for:
- **Operating Systems**: Android, iOS, macOS.
- **Applications**: [[mozilla-thunderbird]], [[microsoft-outlook]].
