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Creating new mail accounts in Outlook Express (version 5.5 or higher)
 
 
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Create new mail account in OE display name
Internet Connection Wizard - Your Name --

This window is asking you to type in the name that you wish everyone to see, as in your nickname, first name or full name, depending on your preference. When completed click Next
Create new mail account in OE new email address
Internet Connection Wizard - Internet Email Address

This window is asking you to type in the email address for your new account. Be sure to type this address in correctly as people will not be able to reply to your email if it isn't accurate. When completed click Next
Create new mail account in OE - mail protocol and mail server address
Internet Connection Wizard - Email Server Names

This window is where you will enter the mail protocol (POP3 or IMAP) in the top blank, and the incoming and outgoing mail server address in the next 2 blanks. Be sure to double check your typing because they won't work if entered incorrectly. When completed click Next.
Create new mail account in OE - Email logon information
Internet Connection Wizard - Internet Mail Logon

Enter your username and password in the appropriate boxes. When completed click Next.
Create new mail account in OE - finish wizard
Internet Connection Wizard - Congratulations

This just lets you know you are finished with the wizard. Click Finish to close the wizard

When you click the Finish button you will go back to the Internet Accounts window. Highlight the new account you just created from the list on the left, and click the Properties button on the right.

Create new mail account in OE - Properties of new account created

In the popup window click on the General tab at the top of the window. In the first blank type a name that will be easy for you to recognize this account. This name will not be seen anywhere but in the mail account list on your computer. If you have more than one mail box with a particular account be sure to name them in such a way as to distinguish them. Examples of names might be: Gertrude-site, info-site, support-site, George-ISP account. There is no rule on how to name your account.
If you are setting up alias accounts be sure to UNcheck the box near the bottom that says "Include this account....." (shown in picture below as #4).

Click Apply, then OK.

Create new mail account in OE - rename account

Then close the Internet Accounts window. Create new mail account in OE - close internet accounts

 


Using different email accounts

To access your new account, click on New Mail on your toolbar of OE. Your "new mail" window will look the same as it did before except that there is now a tiny black arrow to the far right of the "From" line. Click the arrow which will open a drop down box where you can choose (by highlighting) which account you want to use for this email. When you click on the address you want to use the drop down box will disappear and the address you chose will now display in the From window. You may now proceed as usual.

Create new mail account in OE - sending with multiple accounts

 

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