Configuring Eudora 7.1 for Windows to Connect to the VT Mail Server
Time to Complete (in minutes):  5

Question:
How do I configure Eudora 7.1 for Windows to connect to the Virginia Tech POP Mail server?
Answer:
  1. Start Eudora.
  2. From the Tools menu, select Options.
  3. From the Category list on the left, click Getting Started.
  4. In the Real Name text box, type your name as you want it to appear on messages you send.
  5. In the E-mail Address text box, type: [Your PID]@vt.edu
    Note: Replace [Your PID] with your Virginia Tech PID.
  6. In the Mail Server text box, type: pop.vt.edu
  7. In the User Name text box, type your PID.
  8. In the SMTP Server text box, type auth.smtp.vt.edu
  9. Verify that the Allow Authentication check box is selected.
  10. Under the Category list, select Checking Mail.
  11. In the marked Secure Sockets When Receiving drop-down box, select Required, Alternate Port.
  12. Under the Category list, select Sending Mail.
  13. In the marked Secure Sockets When Sending drop-down box, select Required, Alternate Port.
  14. From the Category list, select Advanced Network.
  15. In the Network Buffer Size Of box, type: 40960
  16. Click OK.

If you encounter problems setting up your account or checking your email, please see Common VT Mail Problems.