Step by Step instructions on how to get started!
Step 1: Launch Outlook Express
The first step to setting up your e-mail account in Outlook express, is to simply launch the program. It can generally be found by clicking your "Start" button and moving your mouse up to the "Programs" menu.
Step 2: Opening the New Account Window
Once you´ve loaded Outlook Express click the "Tools" menu, as seen on the right. The move down the menu and click on "Accounts..."
Step 3: Inside Accounts
After clicking on "Accounts..." from the "Tool" menu, you will see a screen like the one displayed here. If you don't you've done something wrong.
Step 4: Add a New Mail Account
While on the "Internet Accounts" screen, click on the "Add >" button, and select "Mail..." from the menu.
Step 5: Setting up your Display Name
On this screen you will enter what you want people to see when they receive an e-mail from you, this is called a Display Name. You can enter any Display Name you would like, but generally, your first and last name is used.
Step 6: Setting up your E-Mail Address
You will now enter what e-mail address this account is going to be used under. This is the same e-mail address that you setup in your Site Administrator control panel.
Step 6: Setting up your Mail Servers
In order to connect to the server to send and receive e-mails, Outlook requires Mail Server addresses. On this screen you will enter your incoming and outgoing e-mail server addresses. They are entered as seen in the snap shot to your right. Your incoming (POP3) and outgoing (SMTP) mail servers are identical. They look like this: mail.yourdomain.co.uk.
Step 7: Setting up your Login Information
The password that you entered when creating your e-mail account in the Site Administrator control panel will need to be entered on this screen. In the Account Name field, enter your e-mail address, and in the Password field, enter your password. Check "Remember password" to allow Outlook Express to store your password for faster mail sending and receiving.
Your e-mail account is now configured, click Finish to save your settings. And start sending emails.
