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Configuring Outlook Express 6 PDF Print E-mail
  • The main details for your e-mail setup are as follows:
E-mail Address This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
User Name yourusername
Incoming mail server (POP3) mail.itb.net.au
Outgoing mail server (SMTP) mail.itb.net.au

Step-by-step guide

Step 1

Open Microsoft Outlook Express
Note: If it is the first time you have loaded Outlook Express, you may be presented with a wizard to setup your email: If so, skip to Step 4.

Step 2

Click on Tools in the menu bar, then click on Accounts

Step 3

Click on the Add button, then click on Mail...

Step 4

In the Display name: field, type in your full name, then click Next

Step 5

In the E-mail address: field, type your IT Basecamp username or mail account with the suffix of '@yourdomain.com.au'. ie. This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Then click Next

Step 6

  • Select POP3 for My incoming mail server is a menu item
  • In the Incoming mail (POP3) or (IMAP) server: field, type mail.itb.net.au
  • In the Outgoing mail (SMTP) server: field, type mail.itb.net.au, then click Next

Step 7

  • In the Account name: field, type your IT Basecamp username or mail account name
  • In the Password: field, type in the corresponding password for your username, then click Next

Step 8

Click on the Finish button.

Step 9

Click back to the accounts window and select the mail tab.
Make sure outgoing mail is set to 25.
Tick the 'This server requires a secure connection (SSL)' box.
Ensure Incoming mail is set to 110.
Click OK.

Step 10

To send and receive emails, click the Send/Receive button.

Congratulations Microsoft Outlook Express is now configured for use.

If you are having trouble setting up the email account or would like to clarify some of the steps, please contact the helpdesk.