Article: vtkb2082.htm
Difficulty: Easy
Time to Complete (minutes): 10
Last Updated: Aug 31, 2007


Question:

How do I configure Outlook 2002/2003 to connect to the VT Mail server?

Answer:

Notes:

To configure Outlook 2002/2003 to connect to the VT Mail server:

  1. Start Outlook.
  2. Start the E-mail Accounts Wizard.
  3. Select the POP3 option.
  4. Click Next.
  5. In the Your Name text box, type your name as you want it to appear in messages you send.
  6. In the E-mail Address text box, type: [Your PID]@vt.edu
    Note: Replace [Your PID] with your PID.
  7. In the Incoming Mail Server (POP3) text box, type: pop.vt.edu
  8. In the Outgoing Mail Server (SMTP) text box, type: auth.smtp.vt.edu
  9. In the User Name text box, type your PID.
  10. Clear the Remember Password check box.
    Important: Clearing the Remember Password check box means you will be prompted to enter your password when checking mail in Outlook Express. This is recommended for security reasons.
  11. Click the More Settings button.
  12. Select the Outgoing Server tab.
  13. Place a check in the My outgoing server (SMTP) requires authentication box.
  14. Check to make sure the Use same settings as my incoming mail server is checked.
  15. Click OK.
  16. Select the Advanced tab.
  17. Enable SSL.
  18. Click OK.
  19. Click Next.
  20. Click Finish.
Note: If you are experiencing problems setting up your account or checking your e-mail, refer to Common VT Mail Problems (http://www.computing.vt.edu/email_and_calendaring/vt_mail/commonproblems.html).