Note: Directions & all images depict Outlook Express version 6
On the Tools menu, click Accounts (version 6)
Click the MAIL tab, click the 'Add' button on the right side and a menu will fly out. Choose “Mail...”
In the Display Name box, type your full name the way that you want it to appear to other people.
Click NEXT.
In the E-mail Address box, type the complete e-mail address assigned by your mail administrator. Make sure to include the user name, the @ symbol, and the domain name, for example, barbara@contoso.com.
Click NEXT.
Where it says “my incoming mail server is a...” make sure POP3 is selected.
In the Incoming mail server box, type the full name of the server provided by your mail administrator. Often this is mail. followed by your domain name, for example, mail.contoso.com.
In the Outgoing mail server box, type the full name of the server provided by your mail administrator. Often this is mail. followed by your domain name, for example, mail.contoso.com.
Click NEXT.
In the Account Name box, type the user name provided by your mail administrator. This might be just the part of your e-mail address before the @ symbol, or it might be your complete e-mail address.
In the Password box, type the password provided by your mail administrator, or one that you created.
Tip Your password might be case sensitive. Make sure that your CAPS LOCK key is not on.
Select the Remember password check box.
You have the option to have Outlook Express remember your password by typing it in the Password box and selecting the Remember password check box. If you choose Outlook to remember your password, you won't have to type your password each time you access the account. However, this also makes the account vulnerable to anyone who has access to your computer.
Use strong passwords that combine uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols. Weak passwords don't mix these elements. Strong password: Y6dh!et5. Weak password: House27. Passwords should be 8 or more characters in length. A pass phrase that uses 14 or more characters is better.
It is critical that you remember your password. If you forget your password. Store the passwords that you write down in a secure place away from the information that they help protect.
Click NEXT.
Click FINISH.
Make sure your new email account is still highlighted, then click PROPERTIES.
Click on the SERVERS tab.
These fields should all be filled in already from the first steps. Click the box next to “My server requires authentication”. Then click SETTINGS.
Make sure “Use same settings as my incoming mail server” is selected. Click OK.
Click CLOSE.
