Amazon WorkMail: Overview and Setup

Learn about Amazon WorkMail, including how to set up your account, its features, and how it integrates with Microsoft Outlook and mobile devices. Discover the benefits of using Amazon WorkMail for secure and cost-efficient email and calendar services.

Amazon WorkMail: Overview and Setup

Amazon WorkMail is a managed email and calendar service in the cloud, designed to work seamlessly with your existing Outlook clients, including Microsoft’s Click-to-Run versions. It also supports mobile devices through the Exchange ActiveSync protocol.

How to Use Amazon WorkMail

Sign In

  1. Log in to your AWS account and go to the Amazon WorkMail console.

Get Started

  1. Click on the “Get Started” button.

Choose Region

  1. Select your preferred region from the top right of the navigation bar.

Configure Account

  1. Enter the required details to set up your account and follow the instructions to complete the setup.
  2. Your mailbox will then be ready for use.

Features of Amazon WorkMail

  • Secure: Automatically encrypts your data using AWS Key Management Service, ensuring your information is protected.
  • Managed: No need to install or manage software or hardware. Amazon WorkMail handles all these aspects for you.
  • Accessible: Works with Microsoft Outlook on both Windows and Mac OS X, allowing you to use your existing email client without additional setup.
  • Available: Syncs emails, contacts, and calendars with devices using iOS, Android, Windows Phone, and more through the Exchange ActiveSync protocol.
  • Cost-efficient: Costs $4 per user per month, including up to 50GB of storage.