Horde webmail: complete guide

Horde is a comprehensive webmail application offered by many hosting providers. In addition to email, Horde also offers a calendar, tasks and notes. In this guide, you will learn everything about Horde.

What is Horde?

Horde is more than just webmail. It is a complete collaboration environment with:

• Webmail (IMP) - Reading and sending emails
• Calendar (Kronolith) - Appointments and reminders
• Contacts (Turba) - Address book
• Tasks (Nag) - To-do lists
• Notes (Mnemo) - Notes

Horde vs Roundcube

Choose Roundcube if you only want email. Choose Horde if you also need calendar and tasks.

Logging into Horde

Getting access

You can usually reach Horde at:

• webmail.yourdomain.com (then choose Horde)
• yourdomain.com/horde
• Through your hosting control panel

Login credentials

• Username: Your full email address
• Password: Your email account password

Using email in Horde

The main screen

After logging in, you see the email screen with:

• Left sidebar: Folders (Inbox, Sent, Trash)
• Middle: List of emails
• Right side: Preview (if enabled)

Writing a new email

1. Click on Compose or New Message
2. Enter the recipient in To
3. Type the subject
4. Write your message
5. Click Send

Adding attachments

1. In the compose screen, click Browse
2. Select a file
3. Click Attach to add the attachment
4. Repeat for multiple attachments

Using the Horde calendar

Opening the calendar

Click on Calendar in the top menu (sometimes under a dropdown menu).

Adding an appointment

1. Click on a date and time, or click New Event
2. Enter the appointment title
3. Set date and time
4. Optional: add a reminder
5. Click Save

Sharing your calendar

You can sync your Horde calendar with your phone via CalDAV:

1. Go to Calendar > Calendars > My Calendars
2. Click on your calendar
3. Find the CalDAV link
4. Add this to your phone calendar app

Managing contacts

Opening contacts

Click on Address Book in the menu.

Adding a new contact

1. Click on New Contact
2. Enter name and email address
3. Optional: add phone number and address
4. Click Save

Importing contacts

1. Go to Address Book
2. Click on Import/Export
3. Choose Import
4. Upload a CSV or vCard file

Tasks and notes

Tasks (to-do list)

1. Click on Tasks in the menu
2. Click on New Task
3. Enter the task
4. Optionally set a deadline
5. Click Save

Notes

1. Click on Notes
2. Click on New Note
3. Type your note
4. Click Save

Common problems

Problem: Horde is slow

Possible causes:

• Many emails in Inbox
• Many browser extensions active

Solution:

1. Move old emails to folders
2. Try a different browser
3. Clear browser cache (Ctrl+Shift+Delete)

Problem: Cannot log in

Solution:

• Check if you use the full email address
• Watch for capitals in password
• Reset password via hosting control panel

Problem: Attachments not arriving

Possible causes:

• File too large
• File type blocked by recipient

Solution:

• Compress files as ZIP
• Use WeTransfer for large files

Problem: Calendar not syncing

Solution:

1. Check the CalDAV URL
2. Check username (full email address)
3. Remove account and add again

Problem: Error when sending

Error message: "Could not send message"

Possible causes:

• Session expired
• Server problem

Solution:

1. Log in again
2. Try again later
3. Contact your provider

Useful settings

Changing language

1. Click on your name or Preferences
2. Go to Global Preferences
3. Choose your language at Language
4. Click Save

Setting up signature

1. Go to Mail > Preferences
2. Click on Personal Information or Identities
3. Enter your signature at Signature
4. Click Save

Customizing default view

1. Go to Preferences > Display
2. Adjust how many messages you see per page
3. Choose if you want preview

Tips for Horde

Keyboard shortcuts

• Ctrl+N = New message
• R = Reply
• F = Forward
• Delete = Delete

Creating folders

1. Right-click on Inbox in the left sidebar
2. Choose Create subfolder
3. Name the folder

Searching

Use the search field at the top of the screen. You can search by sender, subject or content.

Switching to Roundcube?

Find Horde too complicated? Ask your hosting provider if you can also use Roundcube. Your emails stay the same, only the interface is different.

Need help?

For problems with Horde, contact your hosting provider. They can help with:

• Resetting password
• Checking settings
• Solving technical problems

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to implement this?

Implementation time varies per situation. Simple configurations can be done within an hour, more complex setups may take several hours to a day.

What are the costs?

Costs depend on your hosting provider and package. Many basic features are included for free, advanced features may incur additional costs.

Do I need technical knowledge?

You need little technical knowledge for the basics. Most hosting providers offer extensive documentation and support to help you.