

Now click on your account (It should be '') and click on the Properties button.ħ. You will be back at the accounts administration window.

You have finished setting up your e-mail account.
#Outlook express windows xp password#
Please do not put a checkmark next to Log on using secure password authentication. Make sure to check Save Password if you do not want to type your password each time you check your mail. You will not see the actual password, but simply dots or stars. In the Password: blank, type your password. In the blank that says Account Name: type in your email address. Type in both the incoming mail server and outgoing mail server. If it does not say IMAP, click the down arrow beside the blank, and choose IMAP. At the top of the next window you will see a line that reads: My incoming mail server is a IMAP server. In the box labled Outgoing mail (SMTP): change the number from 25 to 587. There are two lines that say 'This server requires a secure connection (SSL)'. Near the bottom of the window it will say Outgoing Mail Server, and have a checkbox labled 'My server requires authentication'. On the General tab, if you are using this computer for more than one email account, you may want to change the account name,Ĩ. Now click on your account (It should be '') and click on the Properties button. Please do not put a checkmark next to Log on using secure password authentication. Make sure to check Save Password if you do not want to type your password each time you check your mail. In the Password: blank, type your password. In the blank that says Account Name: type in your email address. Alternatively, if you wish to use IMAP mail, skip down to the next section.ĥ. Type in both the incoming mail server and outgoing mail server. If it does not say POP3, click the down arrow beside the blank, and choose POP3. At the top of the next window you will see a line that reads: My incoming mail server is a POP3 server. Next you will need to enter your e-mail address. Note: You may use capital letters, spaces, numbers, and symbols in the display name but symbols or numbers will cause spam filters to generally be more likely to block e-mail from your accountģ. After you have entered the display name click Next. Usually this is your name, as you would sign it on a check, a nickname, or business name. In this box type the name that you would like others to see when you send mail. You will be asked to enter a Display Name. In Outlook Express, go to Tools, and select Accounts.
