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Configuring Outlook Express (5.x) for Macintosh
(OS 8.5 - 9.22)

Open Outlook Express and click on Tools...  then Accounts

OE Accounts under Tools

OE Accounts dialog
In the Accounts window, select the account you want to configure or select New to create a new account.

If you are editing an existing account, highlight the account and click Edit.

OE Accounts - New

In the Edit Account window make sure the Account Settings tab is active.

Here is your account information.

Personal Information -

Name:
Your Name

E-mail address:
Your e-mail address
(ex: abc0000@mail.wvnet.edu)

Receiving Mail -

Account ID:
Your user id (ex: abc0000)

POP Server:
mail.wvnet.edu

Put a check next to Save Password if you would like to have Outlook Express remember your e-mail password. Next to it, enter your e-mail password.

Sending Mail -

SMTP Server:
smtp.wvnet.edu

OE - Edit Account
The Options Tab gives you other options such as leaving mail on the server (only advisable if you are downloading your messages on another computer) among other optional settings.

Click OK and you are finished setting up Outlook Express 5.x for Macintosh.

To get your mail go to the Send and receive tab in the main Outlook Express window.

OE - Send & Receive All

If you have any questions or problems, please contact us.

OE - Edit Account part 2

Last updated Thursday, December 16, 2004

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