How to set up email in Windows Mail

Step 1

In Windows Mail, go to the Tools menu and click on Accounts....

Step 2

Click on the Add button in the upper right hand corner.

Step 3

In the Select Account Type window, double-click on E-mail Account.

Step 4

Enter Your Name into the open-ended field where it asks for Display Name

Step 5

In the Internet E-mail Address window, type in your e-mail address, then click on Next.

Step 6

In the Set up e-mail servers window, enter the e-mail server information as shown below, replacing "user1234" with your username.

Step 7

In the Internet Mail Logon window, enter your Internet ID and password for your e-mail account (you don't need to enter the password, but if you do, you will automatically log on to the e-mail server everytime you open Windows Mail as long as the check is in the box next to Remember Password).

Step 8

You should see the following screen; check the Do not download my e-mail and folders at this time box, then click Finish.