Setting up a POP3 mail account in Outlook Express

Add Accounts:

1. Run Outlook Express.

   If an Internet Connection Wizard dialog box appears, as below, go to step 4. If the dialog box does not appear, go to step 2.

   
2. Go to Tools » Accounts and select the Mail tab.
3. Click Add and choose Mail.
4. Enter a Display name and click Next.
5. Enter an email address and click Next.
6. From the E-mail Server Names entry box:
   • Select POP3 for the incoming server
   • Enter an Incoming mail server
   • Enter an Outgoing mail server
   • Click Next
7. Enter an Account name and Password, click Next and click Finish.
8. Still within Internet Accounts dialog box, under the Mail tab, 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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