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Zimbra Open Source Hosting

Zimbra is a reliable and cost-effective business email platform — an excellent alternative to Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace.
It offers a full suite of collaboration tools, allowing teams to send and receive email, share calendars, sync tasks and contacts, and manage files — all from one unified dashboard.

✅ Work together as a team safely and efficiently
✅ Sync and share email, documents, tasks, contacts and calendar
✅ Your data 100% securely stored on Dutch soil
✅ ActiveSync, IMAP, POP, TLS, DKIM, SPF, DMARC, 2FA
✅ Top 3 Best Rated Email Service Provider
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The no-nonsense workgroup solution for businesses

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Why Choose Zimbra

Zimbra is a secure, open-source email and collaboration platform that gives businesses full control over their data.
With integrated tools for email, calendar, contacts, tasks, and document sharing, Zimbra offers a powerful alternative to proprietary platforms — without compromising on features or flexibility.

Choose from on-premises or cloud deployment to meet your compliance requirements and avoid vendor lock-in.
Built on open standards and designed for transparency, Zimbra combines advanced security, scalability, and data sovereignty — making it the ideal solution for privacy-focused organizations.

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Always in Sync – Across All Your Devices

Stay connected and productive wherever you go.
Zimbra keeps your email, calendar, contacts, and files seamlessly synchronized across all your devices — desktop, tablet, and smartphone. With Zimbra Docs, your team can collaborate on documents, spreadsheets, and presentations in real time — just like Google Workspace or Microsoft 365.

Enterprise-Grade Security, Built In

Your communication deserves the highest level of protection.
Hosted Zimbra ensures secure business communication with Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) and GDPR-compliant data storage in Tier 3 data centers in the Netherlands. Your emails, attachments, and sensitive information are always safe and under your control.

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Email & Collaboration

Explore our range of Zimbra hosting options and find the plan that best fits your team’s needs — whether you’re a startup, growing company, or large enterprise.
Discover the Right Zimbra Solution for Your Business

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Email

Quickly search, organize, and share content within your Zimbra email system. Zimbra is fully compatible with popular desktop email clients such as Microsoft Outlook, Apple Mail, and Mozilla Thunderbird — giving you flexibility and convenience across platforms.

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Calendar

Schedule meetings, track attendance, and collaborate seamlessly with your team — all from one unified platform. Easily book appointments, view real-time availability, and ensure everyone stays on the same page without the back-and-forth.

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Chat

Schedule meetings, track attendance, and collaborate seamlessly with your team — all from one unified platform. Easily book appointments, view real-time availability, and ensure everyone stays on the same page without the back-and-forth.

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Zimbra Open Source Hosting by Colonel – Secure, Scalable & Fully Managed

Looking for a reliable, secure, and high-performance email hosting solution? Zimbra Open Source Hosting by Colonel is built to deliver exactly that. Designed for businesses that value privacy, scalability, and total control, our fully managed hosting combines enterprise-grade infrastructure with the freedom of open-source technology. Enjoy seamless collaboration, enhanced data protection, and round-the-clock expert support—all without the headaches of server management. Colonel makes Zimbra hosting effortless, so you can focus on what truly matters: growing your business.

Why Choose Colonel for Zimbra Open Source Hosting?

When it comes to Zimbra Open Source Hosting, choosing the right provider makes all the difference. Colonel delivers a hosting experience that’s not only fast and secure but also fully managed by professionals who understand the needs of modern organizations.

Whether you’re a small business or a growing enterprise, Colonel ensures your Zimbra environment runs smoothly, efficiently, and without downtime. Our focus on security, scalability, and customer satisfaction has made us one of the most trusted names in Zimbra hosting.

Expert Management & 24/7 Support

With Colonel, you get more than just a hosting service—you get a dedicated technical team available 24/7. Our experts handle everything from initial setup to ongoing maintenance, ensuring your Zimbra Open Source Hosting operates flawlessly. From troubleshooting to version upgrades, you can rely on instant response times and real human support whenever you need it.

Optimized Server Performance

Performance is at the heart of every successful email collaboration system. Colonel’s infrastructure is designed specifically to enhance Zimbra’s speed and reliability. Using optimized SSD storage, advanced caching, and network redundancy, we guarantee maximum uptime and minimal latency.

Whether you’re comparing Zimbra open source hosting free options or looking for a premium managed experience, Colonel ensures every email, calendar sync, and collaboration task performs seamlessly.

Full Control & Customization

Unlike generic hosting solutions, Colonel’s Zimbra Open Source Hosting gives you full administrative control. You can tailor the setup to your organization’s needs—from domain configurations and access policies to user permissions and storage limits. Our platform supports complete flexibility while maintaining a stable and secure environment, ideal for IT teams that value independence without sacrificing support.

Guaranteed Privacy and Data Security

Your business communications deserve absolute confidentiality. Colonel’s data centers follow strict security protocols, including encryption, DDoS protection, and multi-layer firewalls. We guarantee your Zimbra Open Source Hosting data stays private and fully compliant with international security standards. Every email and attachment is protected, ensuring peace of mind for both your team and your clients.

What Is Zimbra Open Source Hosting?

Zimbra Open Source Hosting is a robust, flexible, and community-driven email collaboration platform designed for businesses that prioritize control, scalability, and open-source freedom. It combines essential tools—email, calendar, contacts, tasks, and file sharing—under one unified system that can be hosted and managed on secure servers like those offered by Colonel.

Open-Source Email Collaboration Platform

Zimbra’s open-source foundation gives organizations the flexibility to customize and integrate the platform as they see fit. This means you’re not locked into restrictive licenses or costly proprietary systems. You get the transparency and adaptability of open-source software, backed by Colonel’s expert hosting management—so you enjoy the best of both worlds: innovation and reliability.

Key Features of Zimbra for Teams and Enterprises

Zimbra is packed with enterprise-grade features designed to simplify communication and improve productivity. Some of its key features include:

  •   Shared calendars, contacts, and task lists for easy collaboration
  •   Integrated chat and file-sharing options
  •   Advanced spam and malware filtering
  •   Mobile and desktop synchronization for seamless access
  •   Role-based access and management controls

Together, these features make Zimbra Open Source Hosting the ideal solution for companies looking for professional communication tools without the heavy costs associated with traditional enterprise email systems.

Benefits of Hosting Zimbra with Colonel

Hosting Zimbra with Colonel means leveraging top-tier infrastructure, real-time monitoring, and an experienced technical team that ensures uninterrupted performance. You get transparent Zimbra open source hosting price plans, designed to fit various business needs—whether you’re exploring Zimbra open source hosting free trials or investing in a fully managed corporate setup. Colonel’s combination of flexibility, security, and dedicated service makes it the go-to choice for businesses that demand excellence from their communication systems.

Our Zimbra Hosting Plans

Colonel offers a range of Zimbra Open Source Hosting plans tailored to fit the needs of businesses of all sizes—from startups and growing teams to large-scale enterprises. Whether you’re seeking affordability, performance, or full-scale management, our plans are designed to deliver reliability and scalability without compromising on security or service quality.

Flexible Pricing for Every Business Size

At Colonel, we understand that every business has unique requirements. That’s why our Zimbra open source hosting price plans are built to be flexible and transparent. You can choose from entry-level packages ideal for small teams or advanced configurations for larger organizations with high data demands. Plus, our pricing is straightforward—no hidden fees or complicated contracts, just clear options that align with your budget.

Seamless Migration Assistance

Switching to a new email platform can feel daunting, but Colonel makes the transition effortless. Our migration experts handle everything—from data transfer and configuration to user onboarding—ensuring zero downtime and no data loss. Whether you’re moving from another email service or upgrading from Zimbra open source hosting free, we’ll take care of the technical details so your business can stay focused on communication.

Free Trial and Instant Setup

 

Want to see how Zimbra performs before committing? Colonel offers a Zimbra open source hosting free trial so you can test drive the platform in real-world conditions. With instant setup, you can get your Zimbra server online within minutes—no delays, no complex installations. It’s the perfect way to explore the benefits of Colonel’s optimized infrastructure and managed support firsthand.

Security & Performance You Can Trust

In the digital world, performance and data security aren’t optional—they’re essential. Colonel’s Zimbra Open Source Hosting combines advanced infrastructure with enterprise-level protection to ensure your communication system remains fast, reliable, and fully secure around the clock.

Advanced Encryption & Anti-Spam Protection

Every email and attachment sent through your Zimbra server is secured with end-to-end encryption and multi-layer spam filtering. Our system intelligently blocks malware, phishing attempts, and suspicious traffic before they reach your inbox. Colonel’s Zimbra Open Source Hosting is built on a zero-compromise approach to privacy and security, keeping your data safe from external threats.

SSD-Powered Servers with 99.9% Uptime

Speed and reliability define Colonel’s hosting environment. All our Zimbra servers run on high-performance SSD storage, ensuring lightning-fast data retrieval and stable operations. With a guaranteed 99.9% uptime, you can trust that your team’s communication stays uninterrupted and accessible whenever you need it.

Regular Backups and System Monitoring

Data protection goes beyond firewalls and encryption. Colonel performs automatic daily backups and continuous system monitoring to safeguard your information against hardware failures or accidental deletions. This proactive approach means your Zimbra Open Source Hosting environment remains stable, secure, and fully recoverable at all times.

Get Started with Colonel’s Zimbra Open Source Hosting

Ready to upgrade your business email experience? Getting started with Zimbra Open Source Hosting by Colonel is simple, fast, and fully supported. Whether you’re setting up your first server or migrating from an existing system, our team ensures a seamless onboarding process from start to finish.

How to Deploy Your Zimbra Server

Deployment is straightforward and efficient. Once you select your preferred hosting plan, Colonel’s engineers set up and configure your Zimbra environment according to your business requirements. Within a few hours, your team can begin using the platform for email, calendar management, and collaboration—without any technical headaches.

Onboarding Support & Documentation

We make the learning curve easy with comprehensive onboarding support. You’ll receive access to clear documentation, video tutorials, and step-by-step guidance. And if you ever need help, our support team is just a message away—ready to assist you with any part of your Zimbra Open Source Hosting experience.

Contact Our Experts Today

Have questions or need a custom setup? Reach out to our Zimbra specialists today. Colonel’s experts will help you choose the best plan, assist with deployment, and provide ongoing technical guidance to keep your hosting running at peak performance.

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Easy Email Management

Manage all your email accounts with ease through a simple and intuitive control panel. Configure devices, update DNS settings, organize folders, and send emails directly using our built-in webmail client.

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Hassle-Free Configuration

Set up your email with Apple Mail, Outlook, Thunderbird, or any email app — no technical skills required. We support IMAP, POP3, and SMTP for smooth and fast auto-configuration.

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Smart Email Automation

Enable auto-replies while you're away, forward incoming emails to multiple addresses, and use catch-all mailboxes to ensure no message is lost due to typos.

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Advanced Email Security

Protect your inbox with built-in SPF, DKIM, and DMARC protocols. Automatically block spam, phishing attempts, and malicious content, with extra layers of internal email security.

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Full Access Logs & Activity Tracking

Monitor all user activity with detailed logs. See who logged in, when, from where, and what actions they performed — including sent and received messages.

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Scalable Mailbox Storage

Easily expand your storage as your team grows. Assign additional space to specific users or distribute it across multiple accounts — all based on your business requirements.

Work Freely — With Full Control Over Your Data

🔐 Secure, Private, and 100% Open Source Zimbra Open Source gives your business the freedom to run secure, self-hosted email and collaboration tools — without relying on Big Tech. All data stays under your control, hosted in ISO-certified data centers in the Netherlands.

🔄 Sync Across Devices. Collaborate in Real Time. Access your mail, calendar, and contacts on any device — desktop, tablet, or smartphone. With Zimbra Docs, you can create, edit, and collaborate on files, spreadsheets, and presentations just like in Google Docs — without compromising on privacy.

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Zimbra mail FAQs

Find clear answers to the most frequently asked questions about our business email hosting

Zimbra Open Source Hosting is a self-hosted business email solution based on the free and open-source edition of Zimbra. It includes features like email, calendar, contacts, tasks, and file sharing — without the cost of proprietary licenses.

The Open Source Edition is free to use and offers essential collaboration features. The Network Edition (paid) includes advanced features like mobile sync, backup & restore, and technical support. Our hosting provides the Open Source edition with optional add-ons.

Yes. Although open-source, Zimbra is built with robust security protocols. On our servers, it's hosted in ISO-certified data centers in the Netherlands, protected by firewalls, email encryption, spam filtering, and optional Two-Factor Authentication.

Yes, Zimbra supports IMAP, POP3, and webmail access, making it compatible with most email apps on Android, iOS, and desktop platforms.

Absolutely. We provide free migration assistance for supported platforms. You can transfer emails, contacts, and calendars from your previous provider without data loss or downtime.

Yes. With our Zimbra Open Source hosting plans, you get access to the Zimbra Admin Panel, where you can manage users, domains, quotas, and security settings.