Frequently Asked Questions - E-mail Services -
E-mail Setup
The new mail server provides more expedient and protected
services to our members. The basic information that you need
to configure any e-mail program is:
POP Server: mail.domainname.com
SMTP Server: mail.domainname.com
Username:
name.domainname.com
Password:
as specified by the user
Below are some popular e-mail clients and step-by-step
instructions on how to configure them.
Eudora
Setting up Eudora to retrieve your mail is pretty simple. As seen
below, this step by step setup will help you get your mail.
Within Eudora, Select "Tools" and
then Select "Options".
- Within the Tool Bar on the left side of the Box,
Select "Getting Started"
- Enter your POP Account Information, example mail.domainname.com
(the following two steps are optional)
- Enter your Real Name, example John Doe
- Enter your Return Address, example username@domainname.com
After completing the first section, Select "Checking
Mail" within the Tool Bar.
- Verify that the Mail Server information is correct.
- Enter your Login Name: name.domainame.com
After completing the last section, Select "Sending
Mail" within the Tool Bar.
- Verify that the Return Address information is correct.
- Verify the SMTP Server: mail.domainame.com
Microsoft Outlook
Go to the following menu:
Tools --> Accounts in Outlook
98
Tools --> Accounts then Add -->
Mail in Outlook 98 Internet Edition
Highlight internet mail and then
push the properties button.
Fill in the correct information as indicated below:
Full Name: your full name
Email Address: yourname@yourdomain.com
Internet Mail Server: mail.yourdomainname.com
Account name: yourname.yourdomain.com
Password: The password for the pop3 account.
Netscape Mail
Go to Edit then select Preferences
Next select Mail & Newsgroups
Select Identity
Fill out Your Name: User Name
Enter your Email Address: name.domainname.com@mail.domainname.com
Note: This is only for
logging into the centralized mail server. Your email address is
still name@domain.com
Select Mail Servers
Click Edit
Fill out as shown above
Once you are finished, click OK and the screen
should be like this.
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