Can users manage their own permit sender and blocked senders in Mimecast?
You may be looking for a way to put more control into the hands of your email users. With the Mimecast product this translates to permitted senders, blocked senders, and managing held emails.
You have 3 common options to examine.
1. Mimecast for Outlook plugin
2. Mimecast Web Application
3. Mimecast Essentials for Outlook
Choosing the Right Option
When it comes to selecting the most suitable Mimecast solution, users commonly weigh two options: the Mimecast for Outlook plugin and the Mimecast Web Application.
1. Mimecast for Outlook Plugin
The Mimecast for Outlook plugin emerges as a highly recommended option, particularly for users who rely on Microsoft Outlook. Here's why:
Seamless Integration: The plugin seamlessly integrates with Outlook, allowing users to incorporate Mimecast's advanced features directly into their familiar email environment.
User-Friendly Interface: With its intuitive design and user-friendly interface, the plugin is simple to use, requiring minimal training or adjustment for users.
Offline Access: Users can access essential Mimecast functionalities even in offline mode, ensuring uninterrupted productivity, especially during continuity events such as service disruptions in O365 or Exchange.
2. Mimecast Web Application
Alternatively, the Mimecast Web Application offers a comprehensive web-based solution for managing email control. Key features include:
Platform Agnostic: As a web application, Mimecast's functionalities are accessible across various platforms and devices, providing flexibility and convenience for users.
Centralized Management: The web application provides centralized management of email control features, allowing users to administer their email settings with ease.
Accessibility: With web-based access, users can manage their email control settings from any location with internet connectivity, enhancing accessibility and ensuring consistent management across devices.
3. Mimecast Essentials for Outlook
This tool is similar to the Outlook plugin but it is managed differently, has a more limited feature, set and is applicable to Outlook online :
Look for another Blog comparing Mimecast Essentials for Outlook with the Outlook Plugin.
You may need to change your application settings to enable these options. Mimecast provides the outlook plugin download for free on their site: https://community.mimecast.com/s/mimecast-for-outlook
