Baylor email set up

Setting up a Baylor email account! Here's a step-by-step guide to help you get started:

Step 1: Activate Your Account

1. Go to the Baylor University website (www.baylor.edu) and click on "MyBaylor" at the top right corner.
2. Click on "Activate Your Account" and follow the prompts to enter your student ID number and birthdate.
3. Create a password and confirm it.

Step 2: Set Up Your Email Account

1. Log in to your MyBaylor account using your student ID number and password.
2. Click on the "Email" tab and then click on "Set Up Email".
3. Choose your email address format (e.g., [email protected]).
4. Set up your email password and confirm it.
5. Choose your email security questions and answers.

Step 3: Configure Your Email Client

1. To access your Baylor email using an email client like Microsoft Outlook, Mozilla Thunderbird, or Apple Mail, you'll need to set up your account manually.
2. For Microsoft Outlook, go to File > Add Account > Manual setup or additional server types > Next.
   • Server type: Microsoft Exchange
   • Server name: outlook.office365.com
   • User name: your Baylor email address
   • Password: your Baylor email password
   • Remember to check the box for "Use the same settings as my incoming mail server"
3. For other email clients, refer to their documentation for setting up an IMAP or POP account.

Step 4: Set Up Your Baylor Email on Your Mobile Device

1. For Android devices, go to Settings > Accounts > Add account > Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync.
   • Server: outlook.office365.com
   • User name: your Baylor email address
   • Password: your Baylor email password
2. For iOS devices, go to Settings > Mail > Accounts > Add Account > Microsoft Exchange.
   • Server: outlook.office365.com
   • User name: your Baylor email address
   • Password: your Baylor email password

Additional Tips

• Make sure to keep your Baylor email account secure by using strong passwords and enabling two-factor authentication (2FA) if available.
• Baylor University recommends using the Microsoft Outlook client for accessing your email, as it provides the most comprehensive features and security.
• If you encounter any issues setting up your Baylor email account, contact the Baylor IT Help Desk at [email protected] or (254) 710-3555.

That's it! You should now have your Baylor email account set up and ready to use.