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= Support =
= Support =


We are not in charge of the emails servers. But we can help you to find a solution or contact the ULB/VUB helpdesk for you.
We are not in charge of the emails servers.
Please contact the university support :


= Upcoming Change =
* '''ULB:''' [mailto:support@ulb.be support@ulb.be] or [https://support.ulb.be/web/support/otrs ULB Support portal]
* '''VUB:''' [mailto:helpdesk@vub.be helpdesk@vub.be] or [http://vub.service-now.com/ VUB Support portal]


ULB/VUB are switching to Microsoft as mail provider.
= Configuration =


The email quota will be increased : 0.5 GB → 50 GB.
= Configure OWA protocol =


= Access =
== Linux ==
The universities have different ways to move to the new platform.
 
=== ULB ===
'''Note : Thunderbird 148+ support EWS protocol if you have Thunderbird version 148 or above the OWL plugin is no longer needed, just select EWS as account type when you configure your account.'''
Only the cloud service (Office365) is available. First, you have to change your password on the [https://idsapp.ulb.ac.be/pam/ PAM server].
 
=== VUB ===
* First you need to remove your current IMAP or POP ULB mail account, go to the account options -> '''Edit''' -> '''Account Settings''' :
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[[Image:Thunderbird_OWA_setup_01.png]]
 
* Select your ULB mail account then click on '''Account Options''' -> '''Remove Account''' :
 
[[Image:Thunderbird_OWA_setup_02.png]]
 
* Tick '''Remove message data''' and click on '''Confirm''' :
 
[[Image:Thunderbird_OWA_setup_03.png]]
 
* Go to '''Add-ons''' :
 
[[Image:Thunderbird_OWA_setup_04.png]]
 
* On the search field type "OWL" and press enter :
 
[[Image:Thunderbird_OWA_setup_05.png]]
 
* Click on '''Add to Thunderbird''' :
 
[[Image:Thunderbird_OWA_setup_06.png]]
 
* Go back to '''Add-ons''' ('''Tools''' -> '''Add-ons''') click on the tree dots then on '''Preferences''' :
 
[[Image:Thunderbird_OWA_setup_07.png]]
 
* Then fill your account information on this screen then press '''Create account''' :
 
[[Image:Thunderbird_OWA_setup_08.png]]
 
* '''Your Name :''' John Doe
* '''Your email address :''' <code>john.doe@ulb.be</code>
* '''Your username :''' <code>john.doe@ulb.be</code>
* '''Your password :''' <code>your ULB office 365 password</code>
* '''Webmail page :''' <code>https://outlook.office.com/mail/inbox</code>
 
* Click on '''Create account''' to complete the configuration.
 
== Mac ==
 
* Microsoft Outlook is recommended but you can use the Mail app on Mac OS X or Thunderbird with OWL.
 
== Windows ==
 
* Microsoft Outlook is recommended but you can use Thunderbird with OWL.

Latest revision as of 12:10, 10 April 2026

Support

We are not in charge of the emails servers. Please contact the university support :

Configuration

Configure OWA protocol

Linux

Note : Thunderbird 148+ support EWS protocol if you have Thunderbird version 148 or above the OWL plugin is no longer needed, just select EWS as account type when you configure your account.

  • First you need to remove your current IMAP or POP ULB mail account, go to the account options -> Edit -> Account Settings :

  • Select your ULB mail account then click on Account Options -> Remove Account :

  • Tick Remove message data and click on Confirm :

  • Go to Add-ons :

  • On the search field type "OWL" and press enter :

  • Click on Add to Thunderbird :

  • Go back to Add-ons (Tools -> Add-ons) click on the tree dots then on Preferences :

  • Then fill your account information on this screen then press Create account :

  • Your Name : John Doe
  • Your email address : john.doe@ulb.be
  • Your username : john.doe@ulb.be
  • Your password : your ULB office 365 password
  • Webmail page : https://outlook.office.com/mail/inbox
  • Click on Create account to complete the configuration.

Mac

  • Microsoft Outlook is recommended but you can use the Mail app on Mac OS X or Thunderbird with OWL.

Windows

  • Microsoft Outlook is recommended but you can use Thunderbird with OWL.