Setting up a POP3 mail account in Outlook Express

Set up on the 17th September 2007 using version 6

Add Accounts:

• Within Outlook Express go to Tools > Accounts
• Select the Mail tab
• Click Add, choose Mail
• Enter a Display name, click Next
• Enter an email address, click Next
• Select POP3 for the incoming server
• Enter an Incoming mail server
• Enter an Outgoing mail server, click Next
• Enter an Account name
• Enter the Password, click Next, click Finish
• Still within Internet Accounts > Mail, highlight the account and click Properties
• Give your email an account name of your choice
• Select the Servers tab, check 'My server requires authentication'
• Select the Connection tab, check 'Always connect to this account using:' and choose an option (usually Local Area Network, but check with your Administrator)
• Click OK and close the Internet Accounts wizard
• Test the account is working by sending an e-mail (checking any firewalls or anti-virus software are not blocking Outlook Express)

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