Outlook is not available for Linux. We, therefore, recommend that Linux users utilise the powerful Office 365 web interface, which can be found here: office365.hi.is/
Alternatively, Linux users can install a mail programme, which supports Microsoft Exchange, such as Evolution. This software programme works very well with Outlook and an advantage is that the calendar automatically synchronises with the web-based calendar. Linux users can, therefore, install this programme, should they choose not to use the online version of Office 365.
It is also possible to use IMAP settings, the downside being that this will not give users access to the calendar, contacts, and other tools. Instructions for IMAP can be found here: IMAP settings and instructions for Thunderbird here: Outlook 365 í Thunderbird
Below are instructions for setting up Evolution in Linux:
1) Open the Terminal and run Evolution through the package manager of the respective Linux distribution
- In Ubuntu type: sudo apt install evolution evolution-ews
- In Arch type: sudo pacman -S evolution evolution-ews
2) Open Evolution and click "Next":
3) Click "Next":
4) Type your full name and email address. Untick "Look up mail server details" and click "Next":
5) Fill in the following information and click "Next":
Server Type: Exchange web servies
Username: your_username@hi.is
Host URL: https://outlook.office365.com/EWS/Exchange.asmx
6) Tick "Listen for server change notification". It is also a good idea to increase the frequency of checking for new messages and checking for messages in all folders. Click "Next":
7) Here, you can give your mailbox a name. In our example, we use "Háskólapóstur" (University mailbox), but you can choose anything which you consider describes the mailbox best.
8) Click "Apply":
9) If the mailbox does not appear, it may be necessary to restart your device. "Gnome online accounts" has a bug: