Embarq email setup outlook express

To set up your Embarq email account in Outlook Express, follow these steps:

Step 1: Launch Outlook Express

Open Outlook Express on your computer. If you don't have Outlook Express installed, you can download it from the Microsoft website.

Step 2: Create a New Account

Click on "Tools" in the top menu bar, then select "Accounts" from the drop-down menu. This will open the "Internet Accounts" window.

Click on "Add" to create a new account.

Step 3: Select "Email"

In the "Add Account" window, select "Email" from the list of account types.

Step 4: Enter Your Account Information

Enter the following information:

• Your Name: Enter your name as you want it to appear in the "From" field of your emails.
• Email Address: Enter your Embarq email address (e.g., [yourname]@embarqmail.com).
• Email Server: Enter the following information:
  • Incoming Mail Server: mail.embarqmail.com
  • Outgoing Mail Server: mail.embarqmail.com
• Account Name: Enter your Embarq email address again.
• Password: Enter your Embarq email password.

Step 5: Set Up Your Account

Click "Next" to continue. Outlook Express will attempt to connect to your Embarq email account. If everything is set up correctly, you should see a confirmation message.

Step 6: Finish Setting Up Your Account

Click "Finish" to complete the setup process. Your Embarq email account is now set up in Outlook Express.

Step 7: Check Your Email

To check your email, click on the "Mail" button in the top menu bar or press the "F5" key. Your Embarq email account should now be synchronized with Outlook Express.

That's it! You should now be able to send and receive emails using your Embarq email account in Outlook Express.