Email Setup - Outlook Express

Step 1 - Tools

Open Outlook Express. If this is your first time using this program, a setup wizard will appear to help you setup your email account. If you do not see a setup wizard, click Tools on the top menu and then select Accounts. Click on the Mail tab at the top and click Add, then Mail.

Step 2 - Setup Wizard

In the setup wizard, fill-in your Display Name. This is the name others will see when you email them. Click Next.

Step 3 - E-mail Address

Fill-in your full email address in the E-mail address field and click Next

Step 4 - Server Settings

On the E-mail Server Names screen, fill in the Incoming and Outgoing server names and click Next.

Use the image and chart below for the correct server names.

Step 5 - Login Info.

Fill in your Account name and Password. Make sure the Account name is your full email address.

Step 6 - Finish

Click the Finish button to finish setting up your account.

Step 7 - Internet Accounts

You will now be at the Internet Accounts screen. Select your mail account that was just setup and click Properties.

Step 8 - Servers Tab

Click the Servers tab at the top. Now, under Outgoing Mail Server, check the option for My server requires authentication.

Step 9 - Advanced Tab

Click the Advanced tab at the top. Make sure the server port numbers for the Outgoing (SMTP) and Incoming mail servers match the settings below.

Note: Outgoing port of 1025 can be used if your service provider blocks port 25.

Step 10 - Apply

Click the Apply and then OK button at the bottom. Your mail account is now setup. You may try to send and receive email.