How do I setup Microsoft Outlook XP/2002 to read my e-mail?

Follow these steps:

  1. Open Microsoft Outlook.
  2. Click on the Tools menu.
  3. Select E-Mail Accounts.

  4. Select Add a new e-mail account.
  5. Click Next.

  6. Select POP3 as your server type.
  7. Click Next.

  8. Enter your Name.
  9. Enter your complete E-mail Address.
  10. Enter your User Name. HINT: It is your e-mail address.
  11. Enter your Password. You will not see your password. Asterisks (*) will appear for each character entered.
  12. Enter the Incoming mail server (POP3): mail.hostdepot.com.
  13. Enter the Outgoing mail server (SMTP): smtp.hostdepot.com.
  14. Click on More Settings.

  15. Click on the Outgoing Server tab.
  16. Check the box next to My outgoing server (SMTP) requires authentication.
  17. Select Use same settings as my incoming mail server.
  18. Click OK.

  19. Click Test Account Settings.

    NOTE: The computer must be able to connect and surf the Internet before testing the email account.

  20. You should find a total of five checkmarks indicating each test finished properly.
  21. If all of the tests are not completed, click on the Errors tab for more information.
  22. Once you have verified your account is set up properly, click Close.

  23. Click Next.

  24. Click Finish.

You are now ready to send and receive e-mail with your new account.
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