University of Connecticut

University Information Technolgy Services

Husky Mail Support

Outlook Express IMAP Configuration

Introduction

This document will walk you through the setup of Outlook Express for IMAP on the UConn Network. It is important to note that Outlook is not a supported product for users and that it will be given minimal support to the University Community. It is recommended that all users upgrade to Netscape Communicator for their mail needs.

For further support and upgrade information, please see the Microsoft website.

IMAP Configuration

Follow these instructions to correctly configure your IMAP mail client for use with the University of Connecticut Huskymail system. Please note, all thumbnails will open in a new window you are setting this up on the UConn Network.

1. Open Outlook or Outlook Express.
   
   
2. Go to the Tools Menu, and then to Accounts.
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3. Click on the button and then on Mail.
   
   
   
4. This will initiate the Internet Connection Wizard for Outlook/Outlook Express. It will give the following screen:
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5. Enter your name as you would like it to be displayed on all Outgoing E-mails.
   
   
6. Hit the button.
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7. Enter your E-mail Address. This can either be your personal alias (helpdesk@uconn.edu) or your Huskymail account (help.desk@huskymail.uconn.edu).
   
   
8. Hit the button.
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9. Where it says My Incoming Mail Server is a, select IMAP.
   
   
10. For Incoming Mail Server, type huskymail.uconn.edu.
    
    
11. For Outgoing Mail Server, type smtp.uconn.edu.
    Just to note, the Outgoing Mail Server is completely dependent on your Internet Service Provider. Only use smtp.uconn.edu if you are on campus. For other SMTP servers, please contact your ISP.
    
    
12. Hit the button.
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13. Enter your Account Name and Password for your Huskymail account. If you do not know this information, please go to the NetID Web Page, Find your NetID, and Set your Password.
    
    
14. Hit the button.
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15. Hit the button.
    
    
16. This will bring you back to the Internet Accounts Screen. You should see the recently completed Huskymail Account now in the list.
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17. Click on the Huskymail Account and hit the button.
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18. Click on the Advanced tab.
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19. Under Incoming Mail (IMAP): place a check mark in the box that reads This server requires a secure connection (SSL).
    
    
20. Hit the button.
    
    
21. Hit the button.
    
    
22. Hit the button.
    
    
23. You are now configured for IMAP in Outlook/Outlook Express. You may check your mail without using a Web browser.
    If you have any questions/comments/problems, please Contact the Helpdesk.