Emory email setup for outlook

To set up Emory email in Outlook, follow these steps:

Step 1: Create an Outlook Profile

  1. Open Outlook and go to File > Add Account.
  2. Select "Manual setup or additional server types" and click Next.
  3. Choose "POP or IMAP" and click Next.
  4. Enter the following information:
    • Your Name: Your full name (e.g., John Doe)
    • Email Address: Your Emory email address (e.g., [email protected])
    • Account Type: POP3
    • Incoming mail server: mail.emory.edu
    • Outgoing mail server (SMTP): mail.emory.edu
    • User Name: Your Emory email address (e.g., [email protected])
    • Password: Your Emory email password
  5. Click Next and then Finish.

Step 2: Configure Outlook Settings

  1. Go to File > Account Settings > Account Settings.
  2. Select your Emory email account and click "Change".
  3. In the "Change E-mail Account" window, select "More Settings".
  4. In the "Internet E-mail Settings" window, select the "Outgoing Server" tab.
  5. Check the box next to "My outgoing server (SMTP) requires authentication".
  6. Select "Use same settings as my incoming mail server".
  7. Click OK to close the "Internet E-mail Settings" window.
  8. Click OK to close the "Change E-mail Account" window.

Step 3: Set Up IMAP Folders

  1. Go to File > Account Settings > Account Settings.
  2. Select your Emory email account and click "Change".
  3. In the "Change E-mail Account" window, select "More Settings".
  4. In the "Internet E-mail Settings" window, select the "Advanced" tab.
  5. Under "Incoming mail", select "IMAP" as the protocol.
  6. Under "Outgoing mail", select "SMTP" as the protocol.
  7. Click OK to close the "Internet E-mail Settings" window.
  8. Click OK to close the "Change E-mail Account" window.

Step 4: Set Up Outlook to Use IMAP

  1. Go to File > Options > Advanced.
  2. Under "Send and Receive", select "IMAP" as the protocol.
  3. Click OK to close the "Options" window.

That's it! Your Emory email should now be set up in Outlook. If you encounter any issues, you can contact the Emory IT Help Desk for assistance.