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| Using Outlook Express: SETTING UP YOUR MAIL ACCOUNT |
This section of the tutorial assumes that you are using the latest version of Outlook express (Version 6.0).
It is encouraged that you update your email client to the latest version to take full advantage of these tutorials. By updating, you also ensure any security issues and program glitches are resolved.
These Tutorials are intended to be read in succession from first to last as some key points are referenced in later tutorials.
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Below are the steps to Setup a Mail Account in Outlook Express.
- While setting up your email account you can also call your Internet Service Provider should you run into any problem.
Before continuing you will require 5 vital pieces of information from your ISP (Internet Service Provider) to successfuly complete the setup:
- The EMAIL ADDRESS assigned to you (ie: yourname@eberg.ca)
- A SMTP server address; the server which handles the outgoing mail you send (ie: smtp.sympatico.ca)
- A POP (POP3) server address; the server which handles the incoming mail you receive (ie: pop3.sympatico.ca)
- A USER ID to grant you access to your mailbox account.
- A PASSWORD to grant you access to your mailbox account.
- To open Outlook Express begin by clicking 'START', 'PROGRAMS', 'OUTLOOK EXPRESS' ( * Depending on your version of windows ie: win95., win98, WinXP, you may have to find Outlook Express elsewhere in the START menu)
- From the Menus up top choose 'TOOLS' and then 'ACCOUNTS'. The 'INTERNET ACCOUNTS' box will now be displayed.
- From here click the 'ADD' button and then choose 'MAIL...'.
The 'INTERNET CONNECTION WIZARD' will now open.
- In the text field type your common name (ie: John Feckleheimer) , and click 'NEXT'.
- On the next screen you will need to enter your EMAIL ADDRESS in the text field.
NOTE: be sure to spell your email address properly and without spaces ( underscores are allowed, ie: _ as in john_feckleheimer@walmart.com ), and Click 'NEXT'.
- Now you will have to enter the POP SERVER address and SMTP SERVER address as was assigned to you by your Internet Service Provider (Cable, DSL, Dial-UP provider).
In the upper text box type the POP SERVER address (should look similar to: pop3.sympatico.ca)
In the lower text box type the SMTP SERVER address (should look similar to: smtp1.sympatico.ca)
... and click 'NEXT'.
- Now enter the Username & Password as assigned to you by the Administrator.
If you wish to have the mail program remember your password everytime you check for new mail check the box 'Remember Password'
- Click 'NEXT'
- Click 'Finish'
- Click 'Close' on the 'Internet Accounts' window.
You are now ready to Send & Receive Mail with your new Mail Account.
Click 'Send/Recv' on the main toolbar to check for you new mail
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