Setting Up Mail for Microsoft Outlook for Windows


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  • Step 1
    Open the Microsoft Outlook program. On the Tools menu, click Email Accounts.



     
    Step 2
    In the Email Accounts dialog box, select Add a new email account. Click the Next button to continue



     
    Step 3
    Select the Server Type used by your email account to access your mail. Most email accounts use POP3 as the type of server. If you are not sure what type you should use, please consult your administrator. Click the Next button to continue.



     
    Step 4
    Under the User Information section, enter the desired name you want to appear on your outgoing email messages, as well as your email address. Enter the username and password you will use to log on to your email account. You also need to enter the incoming and outgoing mail server names. If you're not sure what to enter, consult your administrator. Click the Test Account Settings button to continue.



     
    Step 5
    Outlook Express will now test the email settings you entered. If all tests are successful, click the Close button then click Next to continue. If one or more of the tests failed, make sure that all the information you entered on the previous screen are correct. If you're not sure what to enter, consult your administrator.



     
    Step 6
    Click the Finish button. You are now ready to send and receive email using Microsoft Outlook.