Configure Outlook Express for e-mail services

Applies To: Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows Server 2003 with SP1, Windows Server 2003 with SP2

To configure Outlook Express for e-mail services

  1. Click Start, point to All Programs, and then click Outlook Express.

  2. On the Tools menu, click Accounts.

  3. Click Add, and then click Mail.

  4. Follow the instructions in the Internet Connection Wizard until you reach the Internet Mail Logon page.

  5. In Account name, type your POP3 service user name, followed by the domain, for example, someone@example.com.

  6. In Password, type the password associated with your POP3 service e-mail account.

  7. If your mail server is configured to require SPA, select Log on using Secure Password Authentication (SPA), and then complete the wizard.

Important

  • You must perform this procedure on e-mail clients that will use the POP3 service.

Notes

  • If you are using an e-mail client other than Outlook Express, see your product documentation for information about how to configure your e-mail client to use the user name and domain name.

  • Be sure to update your e-mail client and client operating system with the latest service pack available.

  • For additional information about configuring Outlook Express for Secure Password Authentication (SPA), see Related Topics.

Information about functional differences

  • Your server might function differently based on the version and edition of the operating system that is installed, your account permissions, and your menu settings. For more information, see Viewing Help on the Web.

See Also

Concepts

POP3 service administration tools
Configure E-mail Clients
Configure Outlook Express for Secure Password Authentication