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Can I restrict which websites my users can access via the GMS Proxy?

Answer Yes. The Proxy Server included within GMS allows you to ban access to specific web sites, or sub sets...

As a user, can I see which otehr users on the server are currently logged in?

Answer Yes. GMS Instant Messenger provides a quick and easy way to see who is currently online, who is available...

Are webpages I access via the GMS Proxy virus scanned by GMS Anti-Virus?

Answer Yes. Provided you have the GMS Anti-Virus module installed on the server and have enabled virus scanning from the...

Can GMS Web Organizer provide a quick overview of scheduled events?

Answer With the release of GMS Build 3136 the GMS Web Organizer interface has been completely reworked. The layout is...

Is it possible to include presence information in outgoing emails?

Answer Yes. Providing you are running a GMS Instant Messenger license it is possible to include presence information in all...

Can I specify my contact preference in GMS Instant Messenger?

Answer Yes. Each user may select to be contacted by whichever method they wish. This contact information is only displayed...

Will GMS alert me to the fact that new mail has arrived in my mailbox?

Answer Yes. If you are logged into GMS Instant Messenger whether or not you have email messages wafting in your...

Is it possible to invite new participants into an existing conversation in GMS Instant Messenger?

Answer Yes. New participants may be invited into an existing conversation at any time. The must be invited to join...

Can I set a custom status message in GMS Instant Messenger?

Answer Yes. A custom status message can be added to your GMS Instant Messenger presence information at any time. This...

Is there a way to block badly formatted messages from entering the server?

Question Most spam comes in with bad, non RFC-compliant formatting within the message. The messages are often deliberately malformed in...

Do lists default to requiring confirmation of all join requests?

Answer Yes. In common with best practices, and to prevent others maliciously joining members to the list, all join requests...

How do I remove files that have been put to a list?

Answer Files that have been uploaded to a list with either the put or fput commands can be removed either...

How do I determine the optimum number of WWW threads for my system?

Answer The number of WWW threads enabled on your system is to an extent a matter of tuning. However there...

Can I set a minimum mailbox refresh time for all users in GMS Webmail?

Question Some GMS Webmail users have set a mailbox refresh interval of as low as 1 minute which causes a...

How do I allow a user administration rights over multiple domains?

Answer There is an option within the Profile Configuration page to allow a user administration rights over one or more...

Is it possible to stop users creating personalities using an email address belonging to an external server?

Answer Yes. This is controlled under Profile Privileges, enabling the option "Allow local personalities only" will restrict users from using...

Is it possible to archive to an ODBC database with GMS Communication Server ?

Answer Yes. GMS Communication Server comes complete with three distinct archiving options, you as administrator may elect to use any...

Will messages rejected due to banned attachments be saved anywhere?

Answer Yes. In common with other content checking features within GMS such as Virus checking, all messages that are rejected...

Can I delay sending a message for example for birthday messages?

Answer Yes. Included in GMS Webmail Professional is the ability to delay the sending of a message. This will enable...

Are there different icons for different GMS Instant Messenger statuses?

Answer Yes. To enable quick recognition of status, GMS Instant Messenger includes different icons relating to the user status. See...

Can the quarantine folder be set to automatically purge?

Answer Yes. In order to free up administrative time and disk space, personal quarantine folders can be set to automatically...

Is there a way to view all email addresses configured for a user?

Answer Yes. Included in GMS is a reporting function which will display all possible available email addresses for a user...

Can I require confirmations for joins and leaves in GMS List Server?

Answer Yes. It is important to ensure that those who join a list are actually those who wish to be...

Is it possible for an admin to have a look at the personalities of a user, their address books, aliases, or at the external mail server pickup setup?

Answer Yes. This new ‘Report’ tab allows an administrator to easily see a users details (one that user is selected)...

How can I tell what machine the "Server Startup Notice" comes from?

Answer We include the IP of the machine we are reporting startup information for. See Also: What is contained in...