Outlook Express
McIntire IMAP Instructions

Note: These instructions may not reflect the exact appearance of Windows on your computer due to differences in Windows releases. If you reach an impasse installing and configuring Windows Network Software, please either call the McIntire Computing Help Desk (8:00am – 5:00pm Mon-Fri except UVa holidays), or send email to helpdesk@comm.virginia.edu.

Contents

Setting up an IMAP Connection

Securing your IMAP Connection

Troubleshooting IMAP Connections

To Set up an IMAP Connection

1. In Outlook Express, the following screen will appear the first time you run the program. If you do not see this screen, From within Outlook Express click the Tools menu and choose accounts. Click the add button and select Mail.
    

2. An Internet Connection Window Appears.  Enter your name and click next:
   
   
    

3. Enter you Email Address (USERID@comm.virginia.edu) and click next
   
   
    

4. Change the Incoming mail server setting to IMAP. 
   Your incoming mail server is: webmail.comm.virginia.edu
   Your outgoing mail server depends on your location:
    
   a. Adelphia Users must use Mail.adelphia.com
   
   b. Sprint DSL Users must use SMTP.Earthlink.net
   
   c. UVa Dialup users must use SMTP.MAIL.VIRIGNIA.EDU
   
   d. Ntelos (Cornerstone) Users must use MAIL.NTELOS.NET
   
   Contact your Internet Service Provider if yours is not listed.
   
   
    

5. Your account name is MCINTIRE\USERID, and your password is the same one you use to log in at McIntire
   
   
    
6. Click Finish

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Securing your IMAP Connection

1. In Outlook Express, click on the Tools menu and select Accounts
   
   
    

2. Click Properties, and select the advanced tab
   
   
    

3. Check the box under incoming mail that says "This server requires a secure connection (SSL)"
   
   
    

4. Click OK, then Click Close
    

5. Your Mail is now encrypted when it is downloaded from the server.
    

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Troubleshooting IMAP Connections

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