Thunderbird TbSync with ActiveSync¶

Thunderbird also allows syncing calendars with the ActiveSync protocol, like for instance the ETH Exchange.

Install required addons¶

Install TbSync:

• Select Tools > Add-ons
• Find more add-ons: tbsync > TbSync > Add to Thunderbird
• Confirm any following popups with Add or OK

Install Provider for Exchange ActiveSync

• Select Tools > Add-ons
• Find more add-ons: caldav > Provider for Exchange ActiveSync > Add to Thunderbird
• Confirm any following popups with Add or OK

Configure TbSync¶

• Select Tools > Synchronization Settings (TbSync)
• In the Account settings > Account actions drop-down menu, select Add new account > Exchange ActiveSync
• Select Automatic Configuration > Next
• Account name: Choose a name (example: Exchange)
• User name: Enter your username@ethz.ch
• Password: Enter your ETHZ password
• Click Autodiscover settings and add account > Finish
• Select Enable and synchronize this account

When the account sync is finished it will show all available calendars you have access to.

• In Available resources select all calendars you would like to show
• Click Synchronize now