How to change incoming and outgoing mail server outlook 2013
To change the incoming and outgoing mail server settings in Outlook 2013, follow these steps:
Method 1: Change Mail Account Settings
- Open Outlook 2013 and go to File > Account Settings > Manage Profiles.
- Click on Show Profiles and select the profile you want to edit.
- Click Email Accounts and then select the account you want to change.
- Click Change next to More Settings.
- In the Internet E-mail Settings window, click on the More Settings button.
- In the Internet E-mail Settings window, click on the Outgoing Server tab.
- Enter the new outgoing mail server (SMTP) address and port number.
- Check the box next to My outgoing server (SMTP) requires authentication.
- Enter the same username and password you use to log in to your email account.
- Click OK to close the Internet E-mail Settings window.
- Click Next and then Finish to save the changes.
Method 2: Change Mail Account Settings using the Account Settings Dialog
- Open Outlook 2013 and go to File > Account Settings.
- Click on Account Settings and then select the account you want to change.
- Click Change next to More Settings.
- In the Internet E-mail Settings window, click on the Outgoing Server tab.
- Enter the new outgoing mail server (SMTP) address and port number.
- Check the box next to My outgoing server (SMTP) requires authentication.
- Enter the same username and password you use to log in to your email account.
- Click OK to close the Internet E-mail Settings window.
- Click Next and then Finish to save the changes.
Incoming Mail Server Settings
To change the incoming mail server settings, follow these steps:
- Open Outlook 2013 and go to File > Account Settings > Manage Profiles.
- Click on Show Profiles and select the profile you want to edit.
- Click Email Accounts and then select the account you want to change.
- Click Change next to More Settings.
- In the Internet E-mail Settings window, click on the More Settings button.
- In the Internet E-mail Settings window, click on the Advanced tab.
- Enter the new incoming mail server (IMAP or POP3) address and port number.
- Check the box next to This server requires an encrypted connection (SSL) if your email provider requires it.
- Click OK to close the Internet E-mail Settings window.
- Click Next and then Finish to save the changes.
Tips
- Make sure to enter the correct incoming and outgoing mail server addresses and port numbers for your email provider.
- If you're using a secure connection (SSL/TLS), make sure to check the box next to This server requires an encrypted connection (SSL).
- If you're having trouble connecting to your email account, try checking the email provider's documentation for specific settings and troubleshooting steps.