Ann Arbor Michigan Web Design & Development
Outlook Setup

There are several versions of Outlook available at any given time.  This guide will follow the most recent version(s).

Initial Setup

  1. Select Tools/Account Settings... to view a list of existing accounts.
  2. Click New...
  3. Make sure POP3 Account is selected and click Next
  4. Check the Manually configure server settings or additional server types box and click Next
  5. Make sure Internet Email is selected and click Next
  6. Enter the following information:
    • Name
    • Email
    • Account Type: POP3
    • Incoming Mail Server: mail.yourwebsite.com
    • Outgoing Mail Server: mail.yourwebsite.com
    • User Name: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
    • Password
    • Remember Password (optional)
  7. Click the More Settings... button
  8. Feel free to complete the information under the General tab.
  9. Under the Outgoing Server tab, check the box next to My outgoing server (SMTP) requires authentication and make sure that Use same settings as my incoming mail server is selected.
  10. Under the Advanced tab update the following fields and click ok:
    • Incoming server (POP3): 110
    • Outgoing server (SMTP): 2525
  11. Click the Test Account Settings... button to verify connection
  12. Click the Next buttons and then the Finish button to complete setup.