Setting up a POP3 mail account in Outlook Express

Add Accounts:

Step 1:

Run Outlook Express.

If prompted to make Outlook Express your default mail client, make a choice.

Step 2:

Go to Tools » Accountsand select the Mail tab.

Step 3:

Click Add and choose Mail

Step 4:

Enter a Display name and click Next.

Step 5:

Enter a email address and click Next.

Step 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

Step 6:

Enter an Account name and Password, click Next and click Finish.

Step 7:

Still within 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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