How do I setup an Email account with Outlook Express?

Open Outlook Express

Open the Tools menu and select Accounts

Click the Add button and select Mail

Display Name: Your Real Name (click 'Next')

Email address: Your full email address (i.e. user@domain.com) (click 'Next')

POP3 mail server
 Incoming mail server: mail.yourDomain.com
 Outgoing mail server: mail .yourDomain.com (click 'Next')

Account name:  Your full email address (i.e. user@domain.com)

Password: Enter the password for this email account (click 'Next')
 Do NOT check Logon using SPA

Click the Finish button

While the account you created is still highlighted in the Internet Accounts window click the Properties button

Select the server tab
 Be sure the check box next to 'My server requires authentication' is in fact checked *VERY IMPORTANT*
 (Click 'OK')

You are now ready to use Outlook Express as your email client.


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