Configuring Outlook For XP

Setting up a mail account in MicroSoft Outlook Express on Windows XP

Click on Tools in the top menu and select E-mail Accounts...

On the E-mail accounts page select the Add a new e-mail account radio button

Click Next >

On the Server Type page select the POP3 radio button

Click Next >

You will now see the Internet E-mail Settings (POP3) page

You will need the e-mail set-up details that NewNet sent you when you joined.

In the Your Name: field enter the name you would like displayed on your e-mails

In the E-mail Address: field enter your e-mail address as per your joining instructions

In the User Name: field enter your username as per your joining instructions.

In the Incoming mail server (POP3): field enter the incoming mail server details as per your joining instructions (typically this will be pop3.newnet.co.uk)

In the Outgoing mail server (SMTP): field enter the outgoing mail server details as per you joining instructions (typically this will be post.newnet.co.uk)

Click Next >

On the Internet E-mail Settings page select the Connection tab

Select the Connect using my phone line radio button

Select NewNet from the Use the following Dial-up Networking connection: drop down box

Select the Outgoing Server tab

Ensure there is a tick in the My outgoing server (SMTP) requires authentication tick box

Select the Use same settings as my incoming mail server radio button

Click OK

You will receive a Congratulations! page confirming set-up

Click Finish to complete set-up