Outlook Express 5 - PC users
Creating your email account.
To send and receive email using Outlook Express on a PC you must firstly create a mail account.
Once the account has been created you can set it up so that you get the most out of it.
Assuming you have opened the application (Outlook Express 5) successfully:
1. Click on Tools and then Accounts
2. Select the Mail tab, in order to view the list of mail accounts
3. To create a new Mail Account click on the button Add and then select Mail
4. You should now have an email wizard on your screen
In the text box "Display Name" please enter the 'name' of the person who will be using the account
5. Click Next
6. Select the button for the following option: 'I already have an email address I'd like to use'
In the text box available type the relevant email address -
somthing@horizon.co.fk
7. Click Next
Specify the incoming mail server as a POP3 server.
Incoming Mail Server: mail.horizon.co.fk
Outgoing Mail Server: mail.horizon.co.fk
8. Click Next
9. Insert your username in Account Name box
example: HS37215
10. Insert your password in Password box (remember this is case sensitive)
11. Click Next and then Finish
You have successfully created an email account using Outlook Express 5.
To complete the set-up process, you now need to configure
your account.
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