Outlook/Outlook Express IMAP Configuration
Introduction
This document will walk you through the setup of Outlook/Outlook Express for IMAP
on the UConn Network. It is important to note that Outlook is
not a supported product for users and that
it will be given minimal support to the University Community.
It is recommended that all users upgrade to Netscape
Communicator for their mail needs.
For further support and upgrade information, please see the
Microsoft
website.
IMAP Configuration
Follow these instructions to correctly configure your IMAP
mail client for use with the University of Connecticut Huskymail
system. Please note, all thumbnails will open in a new window
you are setting this up on the UConn Network.
- Open Outlook or Outlook Express.
- Go to the Tools Menu, and then to Accounts.
- Click on the following thumbnail to view full image:
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- Click on the
button and then on Mail.
- This will initiate the Internet Connection Wizard
for Outlook/Outlook Express. It will give the following
screen:
- Click on the following thumbnail to view full image:
- Enter your name as you would like it to be displayed
on all Outgoing E-mails.
- Hit the
button.
- Click on the following thumbnail to view full image:
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- Enter your E-mail Address. This can
either be your personal alias (helpdesk@uconn.edu) or your
Huskymail account (help.desk@huskymail.uconn.edu).
- Hit the
button.
- Click on the following thumbnail to view full image:
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- Where it says My Incoming Mail Server is a,
selecet IMAP.
- For Incoming Mail Server, type huskymail.uconn.edu.
- For Outgoing Mail Server, type smtp.uconn.edu.
- Just to note, the Outgoing Mail Server is completely
dependent on your Internet Service Provider. Only use
smtp.uconn.edu if you are on campus. For other SMTP
servers, please contact your ISP.
- Hit the
button.
- Click on the following thumbnail to view full image:
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- Enter your Account Name and Password
for your Huskymail account. If you do not know this information,
please go to the NetID
Web Page, Find your NetID, and Set your Password.
- Hit the
button.
- Click on the following thumbnail to view full image:
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- Hit the
button.
- This will bring you back to the Internet Accounts Screen.
You should see the recently completed Huskymail Account
now in the list.
- Click on the following thumbnail to view full image:
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- Click on the Huskymail Account and hit the
button.
- Click on the following thumbnail to view full image:
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- Click on the Advanced tab.
- Click on the following thumbnail to view full image:
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- Under Incoming Mail (IMAP): place a
check mark in the box that reads This server requires
a secure connection (SSL).
- Hit the
button.
- Hit the
button.
- Hit the
button.
- You are now configured for IMAP in Outlook/Outlook Express.
You may check your mail without using a Web browser.
- If you have any questions/comments/problems, please Contact
the Helpdesk.
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