Creighton email setup
Here's a step-by-step guide to setting up your Creighton University email account:
Step 1: Activate Your Account
- Go to the Creighton University website (www.creighton.edu) and click on the "MyCU" tab at the top right corner of the page.
- Click on "Activate Your Account" and enter your Creighton University ID number and birthdate.
- Follow the prompts to create a password and answer security questions.
Step 2: Set Up Your Email Account
- Log in to your Creighton University email account using your Creighton University ID number and password.
- Click on the "Settings" icon (represented by a gear icon) in the top right corner of the page.
- Click on "Account" and then "Email settings".
- Under "Email settings", click on "Add a new email account".
- Enter your Creighton University email address (e.g., [email protected]) and password.
- Click "Next" and follow the prompts to set up your email account.
Step 3: Configure Your Email Client
- To set up your email client (e.g., Outlook, Apple Mail, or Mozilla Thunderbird), you'll need to enter the following settings:
- Server: outlook.office365.com
- Port: 587
- Username: your Creighton University email address (e.g., [email protected])
- Password: your Creighton University password
- Authentication: TLS or SSL
- You may need to adjust these settings depending on your email client and device.
Step 4: Set Up Your Mobile Device
- To set up your Creighton University email account on your mobile device (e.g., iPhone or Android), follow these steps:
- For iPhone: Go to Settings > Mail > Accounts > Add Account > Microsoft Exchange. Enter your Creighton University email address and password.
- For Android: Go to Settings > Accounts > Add account > Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync. Enter your Creighton University email address and password.
Troubleshooting Tips
- If you're having trouble setting up your email account, try restarting your device or checking your internet connection.
- If you're still having issues, contact the Creighton University IT Help Desk at [email protected] or (402) 280-1111.