Microsoft® Exchange / Windows Phone Synchronization Features

Syncing your Windows Phone with Exchange

Sync your Windows Phone with Microsoft® Exchange through Exchange ActiveSync and stay connected!

When you're always on the go, you need to rely on the one thing that stays by your side - your phone! Checking your email, calendar, tasks or even your work contacts is all possible through Exchange ActiveSync (EAS) for Windows phones, the Microsoft® synchronization protocol used to connect you to your organization.

Think of it as your instant inbox - even voicemails, RSS feeds and instant messaging are delivered in real time with EAS. Direct push technology ensures your mailbox is always up to date. Using your Wi-Fi connection or cellular network, you can leave your desktop computer in the office and leverage the universal capabilities of your Windows Phone through EAS. Take a look at some of the server-based synchronization agent's key features:

Features in Exchange ActiveSync

  • HTML messaging support
  • Follow-up flags support
  • Conversation grouping for messages
  • Synchronize your conversations
  • Synchronize your SMS messages through your Exchange mailbox
  • Message reply status support
  • Fast message retrieval support
  • Information about your meeting's attendees
  • Enhanced Exchange Search
  • Reset your PIN if necessary
  • Password policies that promote device security
  • Enables autodiscovery
  • Set auto-replies when you're out of the office
  • Task synchronization support
  • Direct Push for fast message reception
  • Contact information support

Configuring your Windows Phone with Exchange for Enterprise users

Set up your Windows Phone to access Exchange ActiveSync by following these steps:

  1. From your Windows Phone's main screen, click Start.
  2. Click Programs.
  3. Click ActiveSync.
  4. Click Set up your device to sync with it.
  5. Enter the email address you wish to synch.
  6. Uncheck the Attempt to detect Exchange Server Settings automatically checkbox.
  7. Click Next.
  8. Enter your webmail server's URL. For example, mail.company.com.
  9. If your webmail requires SSL, then select This server requires an encrypted (SSL) connection.
  10. Click Next.
  11. Fill in the required information:
  12. Click Next.
  13. At this point, your Windows Phone will display a list of items available to sync with Exchange ActiveSync. Simply choose what applies to you from this list
  14. Click Finish to begin the first sync.