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How do I setup Microsoft Outlook 2003 to receive e-mail?


Please note
You must wait at least 3 hours before trying to access the mailbox after setting it up.


Step 1 Start Outlook 2003 from the Windows Start Menu.



Once open you will be able to setup Outlook 2003 to send and retrieve mail from the e-mail account with 1&1.

Please note
When you start MS Outlook 2003 for the first time, it will automatically start a wizard which will guide you through setting up your e-mail accounts, skip it to step 2.
Step 2 Click on Tools then E-mail Accounts from the drop-down menu to start this set-up process.



Step 3

Select Add a new e-mail account and then click the Button
Step 4

Select IMAP and then click the Button
Step 5 Enter your personal details



Your Name: This is the name that you want to appear on the e-mail

E-mail Address: you@yourdomain.co.uk

Server Information
Incoming mail server (IMAP): imap.1and1.co.uk
Outgoing mail server (SMTP): auth.smtp.1and1.co.uk

Login Information
User Name: this is the same as your e-mail address
Password : Enter the password you chose when you created your e-mail account
Step 6 Click the button

Click on the Outgoing Server tab and then click on My outgoing server (SMTP) requires authentication.
Step 7 Click the button.
Step 8 Click Finish

No more steps you are ready to send and receive e-mails.


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