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Configuring Outlook Express 6 for Windows XP to Connect to the Virginia Tech Exchange Server via IMAP
Time to Complete (in minutes): 25
Question:
How do I configure Outlook Express 6 for Windows XP to connect to the Virginia Tech Exchange server via IMAP?

Answer:
  1. Start Outlook Express.
  2. If the Internet Connection Wizard window appears:
    1. Click Cancel.
    2. Click the Yes button.
  3. From the Tools drop-down list, select Accounts....
  4. Click the Add button.
  5. Select Mail....
  6. In the Display Name text box, type your name as you want it to appear in messages you send.
  7. Click Next.
  8. In the E-mail Address text box, type: [Your Hokies ID]@exchange.vt.edu

    Note: Replace [Your Hokies ID] with your Hokies ID.

  9. Click Next.
  10. From the My Incoming Server Is a __ Server drop-down list, select IMAP.
  11. In the Incoming Mail Server (POP3, IMAP, or HTTP) text box, type: exsecure.vt.edu
  12. In the Outgoing Mail Server (SMTP) text box, type: auth.smtp.vt.edu
  13. Click Next.
  14. In the Account Name text box, type: hokies[Your Hokies ID]

    Note: Replace [Your Hokies ID] with your Hokies ID.

  15. Clear the Remember Password check box.
  16. Click Next.
  17. Click Finish.
  18. If you are asked if you want to import your mail, click the No button.
  19. From the list, select exsecure.vt.edu.
  20. Click the Properties button.
  21. Select the Advanced tab.
  22. In the Outgoing mail (SMTP) text box, type: 465
  23. In the Outgoing mail section, place a check in the This server requires a secure connection (SSL) check box.
  24. In the Incoming Mail section, place a check in the This server requires a secure connection (SSL) check box.
  25. The port number will change automatically.
  26. Select the Servers tab.
  27. In the Outgoing Mail Server section, place a check in the My server requires authentication check box.
  28. Click Settings....
  29. Select Log on using.
  30. In the Account name text box, type your PID.
  31. Clear the Remember Password check box.
  32. Click OK.
  33. Click OK.
  34. Click the Close button.
  35. If asked to download folders from the mail server, click the Yes button.
  36. In the Password: text box, type your Hokies password.
  37. Click OK.
  38. For each folder you want to appear in your folder list:
    1. Select the name of the folder.
    2. Click the Show button.
    3. Click OK.

Notes:
  • Important: When checking your Exchange e-mail account, you must use your Hokies ID and Hokies password.
  • Important: When sending e-mail, you must use your PID and PID password.

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  • Last updated: 01 Mar, 2012
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