Adding an account to Outlook Express

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Adding an account to Outlook Express

Solution Once you have launched Outlook Express:

From the dropdown toolbar, select Tools -> Accounts...

You should now see a window titled "Internet Accounts", click on the mail tab, and then click the Add button on the right hand side of the window and choose Mail.

On the "Internet Connection Wizard" window, you should now see that you are being prompted for a Display Name. Key in your name and press "Next >".

Now you are being asked for your e-mail address. Please enter it here. (Example bill@yourdomainname.com). Press "Next >" to continue.

Next, you will be prompted to key in the information for our mail servers. Please choose if you are using an IMAP or a POP3 account. If you are not sure, select POP3. Your Incoming mail server will be mail.yourdomainname.com. Your Outgoing mail (SMTP) server will also be: mail.yourdomainname.com Press "Next >" to continue.

Next, you will be asked to provide logon information. Give your account a name. (example: Bill's E-Mail). Then key in your e-mail account password. DO NOT check the box on this page for Secure Password Authentication (SPA). Click "Next >" to continue.

Click finish to exit the Wizard, but we're not done yet. There is one more change that needs to be made before you can send mail.

Back on the "Internet Accounts" window, highlight the account you just created, and choose "Properties".

Next, choose the "Servers" tab.

Under "Outgoing Mail Server", check the box next to "My server requires authentication" and press OK.

You can now close the "Internet Accounts" window and begin using your e-mail account.

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Article ID:	2
Category:	E-Mail
Date added:	2009-07-28 15:41:10
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