Setting Up Microsoft Outlook Express 5 for Macintosh Platforms

1.  Open Outlook Express 5 for Mac.   Click on Tools then click Accounts.

2.  In the Accounts windows, click the Mail tab then click New.

3.  The Account Setup Assistant will start.  First enter you name as you would like it to appear to your email recipients in the Display Name field then click the right arrow to continue.

4.  Next, enter your email address in the E-mail address field.  Click the right arrow to continue.

5. On this window you will need to choose the mail server type that has been setup for you. POP3 is the default and most common. Unless you have been told otherwise, choose this one. If you would like more informatio about IMAP click here. Enter the mail server name you were given for Incoming mail server. Enter the Outgoing SMTP server of you Internet access provider.   Click the right arrow to continue.

6.  On this screen enter the Account name (username) and password that you were given by 1stOmni  Click the right arrow to continue.

7.  Type a simple name to distinguish your email account settings in the Account name field then click Finish.   Your email settings are complete.

8.  If you want to change or check your settings you can click on the properties button and make any necessary changes. You should now be able to send and receive mail. If you have any problem, please call us at 781-788-9382 for help.