Mail Configuration
To configure Microsoft Outlook Express for use with Free-Internet,
open Microsoft Outlook Express and at the top, click on Tools
and select Accounts. The window below should appear.
If you are editing an existing connection,
you can match settings in the configuration screens.
If you are adding a new profile for Free-Internet, click on the Add button and select Mail. The Internet Connection Wizard
will appear and you will be prompted for the following information in this order:
Real Name - You
may enter your real name in upper or lower case with spaces. This name will appear
in all outgoing messages. A real name is required, but is doesn't have to be your
own. You may choose to use a nickname if you prefer to remain anonymous.
Internet E-Mail Address
- Your e-mail address is user_name@free-internet.co.uk
Although not required, the e-mail address is generally typed in lowercase.
E-Mail Server Names
- The e-mail server should be set to POP3. The incoming mail server should be
entered as pop3.free-internet.co.uk, while the outgoing server should be smtp.free-internet.co.uk
Mail Log-On - You
MUST enter your user name and password in lowercase. Do not click "Log on using
SPA".
Friendly Name -
This is for your own personal reference. You may enter anything here, such as
"My Mail", "Internet Mail", "Free-Internet Mail", etc.
Internet Mail Connection
- For dial-up PPP connections, select "Connect using my phone line". If
you are connecting through a LAN ISDN, select "Connect using my local area
network". Make sure that Free-Internet is listed for the Dial-Up Networking
connection. There is no need to click Add or Properties.
Click Finish.
Click Properties
and verify that the correct information is displayed in the following screens:
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