The following instructions cover typical usage of Outlook Express and assume the software has been installed correctly on your system.
The instructions are only for individuals with a direct Internet connection, by modem or network. If you are behind a firewall or proxy server, the information below may not work. Consult your network administrator for more information.
- This section describes how to configure Outlook Express to access
your POP e-mail box.
- From the Tools menu, select Accounts.
- You will see a listing of all the different accounts that you
have Outlook Express configured to use. Click Add and
select Mail to add a new e-mail account.
- The Account Wizard will guide you from this point. Throughout
the process, you will be prompted for the following information:
E-mail address: popID@yourdomian.com
Type of mail server: pop3
Incoming mail server: pop.registeredsite.com
Outgoing mail server: smtp.registeredsite.com
POP account name: popID@yourdomain.com
Password: your password
With Outlook Express, you can setup additional mail accounts for every mailbox from which you need to retrieve mail.
There are many more options available in Outlook Express. See the software's documentation or http://www.microsoft.com/windows/oe/ for more information on the advanced options.
- From the Tools menu, select Accounts.