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Microsoft Outlook XP - IMAP

1. Launch Outlook XP

2. Select "Tools" then "E-mail Accounts"

3. Select "Add a new e-mail account"

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4. Click "Next"

5. Select "IMAP" as the Server Type and click "Next"

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6. The E-mail accounts window appears. Type your full name beside "Your Name:"

7. Type your full new E-mail address beside "E-mail Address:" (you@yourdomain.com)

8. Type your full new E-mail address beside "User Name:" (you@yourdomain.com)

9. Type your account password in the "Password:" field

10. Input the IMAP server (mail.yourdomain.com) into the "Incoming mail server" field

11. Input the SMTP server (mail.yourdomain.com) into the "Outgoing mail server" field

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12. Click on "More Settings"

13. Click on the "Outgoing Server" tab

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14. Check the box beside "My server requires authentication"

15. Select "Use same settings as my incoming mail server" and then click "OK" and you will return to the E-mail Accounts screen

16. Click "Next"

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Congratulations! Click Finish to exit the Accounts Wizard. Email set-up is now complete