Configure Outlook Express to Use SMTP Auth

[Nov 21, 2008 9:49] Login issues with the Central Mail Service have now been resolved.

Follow the steps below to configure Outlook Express to send email from off-Grounds with SMTP Auth:
  1. Start Outlook Express.
  2. From the Tools menu, choose Accounts.
  3. Click the Mail tab.
  4. Select the entry for your UVa account and then click Properties.
  5. Click the Servers tab.
  6. For Outgoing mail (SMTP),…
    • …for a CMS account, type: cms.mail.virginia.edu
    • …for a unix.mail account, type: smtp.mail.virginia.edu
  7. In the Outgoing Mail Server section, check the My server requires authentication box.
  8. Click Settings.
  9. Select the Log on using radio button.
  10. Type your computing ID (e.g., mst3k) in the Account name field.
  11. Leave the Remember password box unchecked.
  12. Click OK.
  13. Click the Advanced tab.
  14. Under Outgoing mail (SMTP) check the This server requires a secure connection (SSL) box.
  15. Click OK.
  16. Click Close to exit the Internet Accounts window.

If Port 25 Is Blocked

Port 25 is used by default to send email messages. However, to prevent spam from being routed through their email servers, your ISP may not allow the use of port 25. In this case, follow the steps below to change your sending email port designation:

  1. Start Outlook Express.
  2. From the Tools menu, choose Accounts.
  3. Click the Mail tab.
  4. Select the entry for your UVa account and then click Properties.
  5. Click the Advanced tab.
  6. Type 465 in the Outgoing mail (SMTP) field.
  7. Click OK.
  8. Click Close to exit the Internet Accounts window.

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