Outlook Express 5 (Win) SMTP AUTH Configuration

What is SMTP AUTH?

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OE 5 Win - Account Properties : Servers

Outlook Express 5 (Win) Servers Properties

  • If your window is not on the "Servers" tab, click it.
  • The mail type should read "POP3" - You cannot change the type here. If it does not say "POP3" you are either in the wrong account, or need to delete and recreate the account.
  • Server Information
    • Incoming Mail (POP3) : Enter your POP mail server name here (ie - "pop.domain.xxx")
    • Outgoing Mail (SMTP) : Enter your SMTP mail server name here (ie - "mail.domain.xxx")
  • Incoming Mail Server
    • Account Name : Enter your username here, including number! (ie - "jdoe35")
    • Password : Enter your password here
    • Remember Password : We recommend you check this box
    • Log On Using Secure Password Authentication : You should NOT check this option.
  • Outgoing Mail Server
    • My server requires authentication : This is the option that MUST be checked to enable SMTP AUTH
    • After checking it, click on the Settings button.

Step 5 : Click the "Connection" tab at the top of this window.