How to setup OX Drive for App Suite

In order to get up to speed more efficiently we have put this guide together so that you can install and connect OX Drive to this account.

NOTE: If you've set up a Two Factor Authentication (2FA) for your mailbox and wish to use OX Mail (or OX Drive) app, you will need to set up an Application Specific Password. This guide should be useful.

Please note the following System requirements for OX Drive Clients and the list of guides:


OX Drive for iOS


1. On your iPhone/iPad go to the App Store and search for OX Drive.


You may also use Settings > Connect your device option in the Private Email account if you are logged into webmail from the preferred device.

2. Download, install it and then press the Open button.

3. OX Drive Client installation now starts. When it asks you for the Server URL type:

https://privateemail.com
Press Done:


4. Next enter your full Private Email address and password. 

For example: 
User: david@mydomain.com
Password: your password


5. Wait for the files synchronization:


You have now setup OX Drive on your iPhone.


OX Drive for Android


1. On your Android smartphone or tablet go to the Play Store, search for OX Drive and install it.

   

2. After downloading the OX Drive Client installation starts. When it asks you for the Server URL type:
https://privateemail.com



3. Next enter your full Private Email address and password. 

For example: 
User: david@mydomain.com
Password: your password



4. Select what to automatically download to your phone for offline access. Recommend Favorites only.

 
5. Finally select how to import photos (if you require this option). Recommended you choose Photos taken from now on.


You have now setup OX Drive on your Android device.


OX Drive for Windows (application)


1. In order to install the OX Drive for Windows, go to the Private Email webmail >> click on the Profile photo at the top right corner >> Connect your Device:



2. Choose Windows as device platform:



3. Then, choose the Laptop + PC option:



4. Click Download under the Drive Application icon:



5. As soon as the file is downloaded, open it. In the OX Drive Setup window, choose Next:



6. Accept the License Agreement and click Next:



7. In the next window, you can change the installation path or leave the default one. Then, click Next:



8. Click Install to proceed with the installation. If there are any warnings, accept them.



9. As soon as the setup is finished, the setup wizard will be opened. Alternatively, you can launch the OX Drive using the corresponding icon on the desktop.

Fill in the following details:
  • Server: https://privateemail.com
  • Username: your full Private Email address
  • Password: password for your Private Email account



10. If all the details are correct, you will see the following message:



If you wish to change the Local folder or Synchronize folders, use the Customize folder settings option.

Click Start now to open the Windows folder dedicated to the OX Drive.

11. It is also possible to update the settings later using the OX Drive tray icon >> Preferences:




OX Drive for Mac OS Mac - OS X


In order to install the OX Drive for Mac, go to the Private Email webmail >> Settings menu at the top right corner >> Connect your Device:


1. Once you click on the Mac tab you will be able to download the Drive App from the Mac App Store. Click on the icon in the Installation section:


2. You will be redirected to the App Store. Click Get >> Install app:


3. If requested enter your Apple ID and Password:


4. OX Drive will then download and be installed into your launcher:


5. Go to launcher and run OX Drive.
 
6 . Fill in the Server URL, type:

https://privateemail.com
Also enter your full Private Email address and password.

For example:
User: john@mydomain.com
Password: your password



8. Select Advanced Setup Type.

9. Select the directory in OX App Suite to synchronize with your desktop (you can only select directories in My files):




10. Select if you wish OX Drive to start automatically at startup (recommended: Yes):


11. Next click OK to the finish screen and you are done:


12. If you installed from a package you will get one more confirmation screen.

13. OX Drive icon will now be visible in your top bar



That's it!

              
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