Configuring Eudora 6/6.2 for Mac OS X v 10.4/10.5 to Connect to the Virginia Tech Exchange Server
Time to Complete (in minutes): 5
- Question:
- How do I configure Eudora 6/6.2 for Mac OS X v10.4/10.5 to connect to the Virginia Tech Exchange Server?
- Answer:
Important:- Outlook for Windows and Entourage for Mac OS were designed to be the e-mail clients of choice when accessing an Exchange server. If you use any other e-mail client, you should expect some quirks. For Outlook and Entourage instructions, see the appropriate information:
- Faculty and staff members can find information about getting an Exchange account on the Exchange page (http://www.computing.vt.edu/email_and_calendaring/exchange/index.html). Students, alums, faculty, and staff members can find information about their VT Mail account on the VT Mail page (http://www.computing.vt.edu/email_and_calendaring/vt_mail/index.html).
To configure Eudora to connect to the Exchange server via IMAP:
- Start Eudora.
- From the Special menu, select Settings.
- From the list on the left, select Getting Started.
- In the User Name text box, type: [Your Hokies ID]
Note: Replace [Your Hokies ID] with your Hokies ID.
- In the Mail Server text box, type: exsecure.vt.edu
- In the Real Name text box, type your name as you want it to appear on messages you send.
- In the SMTP Server text box, type auth.smtp.vt.edu
- In the E-Mail Address text box, type: [Your Hokies ID]@exchange.vt.edu
Note: Replace [Your Hokies ID] with your Hokies ID.
- From thelist on the left, select Checking Mail.
- Select the IMAP option.
- From the list on the left, select Sending Mail.
- Place a check in the Allow authorization check box.
- From thelist on the left, select SSL.
- From theSSL for SMTP drop-down list, selectRequired (Alternate Port).
- From the SSL for IMAP drop-down list, select Required (Alternate Port).
- Click OK.
Important: When checking your Exchange e-mail account, you must use your Hokies ID and password.
