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E-mail

E-mail

E-mail address is according to this template: name.surname@fs.cvut.cz. In case the first part name.surname is already taken, the user will get an alternative one. You can check your e-mail address upon logging into  DUPS or in a telephone directory (People). Students can request email address in DUPS, for employees is created.

Reading e-mails

Mail sent to the abovementioned address is as default sent to a mailbox on the faculty server CYRUS-MBOX. Where to forward the mail can be set in DUPS , tab E-Mail. It is possible to redirect it to another mailbox within selected CTU services, external redirection is not possible.

Server CYRUS-MBOX

Mail on the server can be read using a web interface MY.fs, or using protocols IMAP and POP3 via your favourite mail client (CPS recommends and supports Thunderbird)

Settings for IMAP (recommended)

(messages remain on the server, they are available anywhere, supports sorting into folders)

server address imap.fs.cvut.cz
port 993
security SSL
username the same as for other services
password main password for CTU

POP3 settings

(messages are typically downloaded to a local PC, does not support multi-client work, older protocol)

adress of server pop3.fs.cvut.cz
port 995
security SSL
username the same as for other services
password main password for CTU

Outgoing mail

For outgoing mail, it's up to you to send mail from a server using the software you have installed or using your own program. If you use preinstalled software on the server ( DUPS , List, GMail ...), there's no need to worry about it. But if you use your local program (Thunderbird, Outlook ...), you need to set up your SMTP correctly.

SMTP settings

e-mail adress type your e-mail (can found in DUPS) ending @fs.cvut.cz
server SMTP smtp.fs.cvut.cz
port 25   (or an alternative port 2525 on a network restricted by a firewall)
security STARTTLS (TLS)
username the same as for other services
password main password for CTU

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