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!