EMAIL SET UP IN OUTLOOK EXPRESS

Setting up your email in Outlook Express is a simple process that enables you to send and receive messages quickly and efficiently. Follow these step-by-step instructions to configure your account and ensure smooth communication.

Step 1: Open Outlook Express

Launch Outlook Express by clicking on its desktop icon or finding it in your programs menu.

Step 2: Access Account Settings

• Go to the “Tools” menu at the top.

• Select “Accounts…” from the dropdown.

Step 3: Add a New Mail Account

• In the Internet Accounts window, click on the “Add” button and choose “Mail…”.

• Enter your Display Name (this is the name others will see when they receive your email), then click Next.

Step 4: Enter Your Email Address

Type in your full email address (e.g., yourname@yourdomain.com) and click Next.

Step 5: Configure Server Settings

• For the Incoming Mail Server, choose either POP3 or IMAP, depending on your provider’s recommendation.

• Enter your Incoming Mail (POP3/IMAP) and Outgoing Mail (SMTP) server addresses. These are usually provided by your email host (e.g., mail.yourdomain.com).

Step 6: Input Login Information

• Enter your full email address as the account name.

• Type in your password.

• Check the box labeled “Remember password” if you want Outlook Express to save it.

• Click Next, then Finish.

Step 7: Finalize and Test

Back in the Internet Accounts window:

• Highlight your new email account.

• Click “Properties” > “Servers” tab.

• Ensure “My server requires authentication” is checked under the Outgoing Mail Server section.

• Click Apply, then OK.

You are now ready to send and receive emails through Outlook Express!