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  1. What is my host name to log into PoliteMail?

    Your hostname is the same as your server connection, which is usually yourcompany.pmail.com.  Some companies may use specially branded hostnames , but that is the default. ...
  2. What are the settings for System Admins?

    System Administrator Settings The table below lists the many settings available to the System Administrator (Sysadmin) role.   Beware: Make sure you know what you're doing!  Changing these settings can cause PoliteMail to cease to...
  3.  Adding, Editing, and Deleting Smart Attachments

    PoliteMail’s Smart Attachment feature is a great way to keep your email message size down by hosting attachments on PoliteMail’s server, versus using Outlook’s Add Attachment feature. These attachments can also be measured and reported on. Examp...
  4. About the Commlytics Dashboard

    The Commlytics Dashboard contains a lot of useful insights!  Here's a breakdown: Export the report as a .csv or .pdf file. The settings icon allows you to clear the cache, reset all excluded topics so they're visible again, or re...
  5. Where can I find the needed permissions for various list handling methods?

    The table below lists all permissions and whether they are Delegated (D) or Application (A) type. The Minimum Required column is needed to support OAUTH (SSO) login to PoliteMail.  Small lists (less than 1000 members) can be expanded via MAPI in...
  6. My messages is showing multiple opens in Microsoft Edge!

    Microsoft's Edge browser contains a feature in which links contained in a message viewed in Outlook will open while at the same time displaying the message in the side panel.  This can be convenient in that it allows the user to view both the linke...
  7. Editing Content (Brand Themes, Paragraphs, Images, Links, Smart Attachments)

    The Content Manager holds all of your saved content and can be accessed by going to POLITEMAIL  in the Outlook Ribbon and then selecting Content . If you are using PoliteMail online, you will go to the Navigation Pane and then click the Conte...
  8. How do I view Commlytics for a specific channel or chat?

    To view Commlytics for a Teams Chat or Channel, first open the Chat or Channel that you want to view the Commlytics for. At the top of the screen, you should see a few tabs, such as 'Chat', 'Shared', and perhaps some others.  Next to these, there i...
  9. Commlytics is installed, but I don't see it!

    If you've installed Commlytics but don't see it, click on the “meatball” button (…) on the left side of the Teams screen. A small window will appear that displays all the additional apps you have installed, and you should see Commlytics in there....
  10. How do I install Commlytics?

    If your organization has made Commlytics available to you, just click on the ‘Apps’ button on the left side of the Teams window.   Apps already approved by your organization will display first; click on the ‘Add’ button next to Commlytics ...