Setting up Microsoft Outlook

For the purposes of this article we will be setting up the account using the following details:

  • Email example@yourdomain.com
  • Password: of 1234567890

Please remember to substitute these details with your own credentials

Step 1

Open Outlook 2003

Step 2

On the Tools menu, click E-mail Accounts.

Step 3

Select Add a new e-mail account, and then click Next.

Step 4

Select the e-mail server used for your account POP3 or IMAP, and then click Next.

Step 5

Do not select the Log on using Secure Password Authentication (SPA) check box.

User Information

Account Name: Your Business or your Own Name
Email address: example@yourdomain.com

Logon Information

Username: example@yourdomain.com
Password:  1234567890

Remember Password:  Yes/Tick

Server Information

Incoming mail server (POP3): mail.yourdomain.com
Outgoing mail sever (SMTP): mail.yourdomain.com

Step 6

More Settings

Outgoing mail requires authentication: Use incoming settings/Tick 

Click Test Account Settings to verify that your account is working. If there is missing or incorrect information, such as your password, you will be prompted to supply or correct it. Be sure your computer is connected to the Internet.

Click Finish