Using CruzMail with the new default skin/layout
This information will walk through how to perform basic email functions within the context of the new default web skin/layout, Simplex.
If you need assistance or have questions, please contact the ITS Support Center.
How do I log in?
The process to access to the CruzMail web client has not changed. To log in, go to https://cruzmail.ucsc.edu and fill in your
(1) "Login Name" and (2) "Password" as usual. After you have entered your credentials, click the (3) "Enter" button.
What is different once I log in?
The new default skin for CruzMail has a slightly different layout than the old one. However, all the features of the previous skin are still easily accessible:
(1) Your Inbox
(2) General actions bar
(3) Message actions
(4) Search for messages
How do I see messages in my Inbox?
When you first log in, you will not see a list of messages in your Inbox. To access your Inbox, click the "INBOX" link in the folder list on the left.
How do I change my settings?
To modify any of the settings for the CruzMail web client, click on the "Settings" button in the general actions bar at the top of the screen.
How do I compose a new email message?
To compose a new email message, click on the "Compose" button in the general actions bar.
How do I use formatting in my messages?
By default new messages are formatted in plain text. If you would like to add rich text formatting to your messages, check the "Rich Fromatting" box. Your message will be converted to rich text and you will then have access to basic rich formatting tools.
How do I send a message?
To send your message, click the "Send" button near just above the from address field.
Do I always have to see the Folder list?
If you would like to hide the folder list, click the triangle near the top left corner of the folder list. This will collapse the folder list to the left edge of the screen. To see the list again, click the triangle again.
How do I create new Folders/Mailboxes?
To create a new Folder/Mailbox, type the name you want to use and click the "Create" button.
How do I manage my away/vacation message?
(1) To manage your away/vacation message, click on the "Mail Control" button in the general actions bar. The right side of the page will reload, and you will be taken to an area where you can manage rules, redirections, and your vacation message.
(2) In the "Vacation Message" section of the new page, select the "Enable" check-box to turn on vacation messaging, and type your message in the text box. A date on which to automatically stop using the message can be set by selecting the "Ends" check-box and choosing a date from the drop down menus.
(3) To save or reset your settings, click the "Update" or "Reset" buttons below the general actions bar.
