100 Section 7: Exchanging Messages Section 7: Exchanging Messages
Section 7: Exchanging Messages Section 7: Exchanging Messages
If Auto configuration is unsuccessful or you have an account you access using a VPN server connection, contact your ISP or network administrator for the following information and enter it manually: Setting Description
User name
Enter the user name assigned to you by your
ISP or network administrator. This is often
the first part of your e-mail address, which
appears before the at sign (@).
Password
Choose a strong password. You have the
option to save your password so you do not
need to enter it each time you connect to
your e-mail server.
Domain Not required for an account with an ISP. May
be required for a work account.
Account type Select POP3 or IMAP4.
Account name
Enter a unique name for the account, such
as Work or Home. This name cannot be
changed later.
Incoming mail
server
Enter the name of your e-mail server (POP3
or IMAP4).
Outgoing mail
server
Enter the name of your outgoing e-mail
server (SMTP).
Require SSL
connection
Select this to ensure that you always
send e-mail from this account using an
SSL connection. This enables you to send
personal information more securely. Note
that if you select this and your ISP does not
support an SSL connection, you will not be
able to send e-mail.
Outgoing mail
requires
authentication
Select this if your outgoing e-mail server
(SMTP) requires authentication. Your user
name and password from above will be used.