Setting
up Outlook Mail Accounts
For Vista Mail click here.
(similar to all other email software)
| Remember, you can also access your mail with any web browser! Instructions HERE. |
Also see mail rules here.
FTP Access info is here.
1. Select "Tools/Accounts" from menu bar.
2. Click "Add/Mail..." to start the fun.
3. In the first step in the Wizard enter your REAL name. (the one Mom and Dad
gave you)
OR for business accounts this might be your business name.
4. Now your email address. Format is username ComAge gave you @ yourdomain
name.
NO SPACES, all lower case is best.
5.Select POP3 and in the two boxes type mail.your domain name.com or whatever.
Again, NO SPACES, all lower case is best.
6. Getting closer now... once again type in the user name ComAge gave you.
Your "Account Name" must be your full email address; joe@domain.com
(username@yourdomainname.com)Password, shhhhhhhhhh!
BOTH are CasE seNsItiVe (important)!
7. WOW you did it!!!!
Click "Finish" and you now have a mail account set up.
BUT WAIT, THERE'S MORE!!!
Click the "Properties" button...
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and make sure "My server requires authentication" is checked.
Now click "OK" and your email should work.
Questions?
Here is what the finished setup would look like in Outlook Pro:
IMPORTANT NOTE: Due to the current nature of spam on the internet, at busy times during the day some Outlook connections will receive "time out" errors. This can be easily circumvented.
1. Again select "Tools/Accounts" from menu bar.
2. Highlight the account you just created. (mail.yourdomain.com)
3. Click "Properties".
4. Select the advanced tab.
5. Finally, adjust the "Server Timouts" slider to LONG (5 minutes)
Apply, and close out back to Outlook.
Also see mail rules here.
THE FINE PRINT: Some ISPs will not allow mail sending from your own domain. If you are have trouble sending mail, it may be necessary to use your ISP's mail server for sending (SMTP). This is in the advanced section and you would configure it according to their specs. Contact your ISP for more information.