How to configure digi mail in outlook

To configure DigiMail in Outlook, you'll need to set up a new email account in Outlook and enter the correct settings. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you do so:

Prerequisites:

  1. You have a DigiMail account set up and activated.
  2. You have Outlook 2010 or later version installed on your computer.

Step 1: Create a new email account in Outlook

  1. Open Outlook and go to the "File" menu.
  2. Click on "Add Account" and then select "Manual setup or additional server types".
  3. Click "Next" and select "Internet E-mail" as the account type.
  4. Click "Next" again.

Step 2: Enter your DigiMail account settings

  1. In the "Internet E-mail Settings" window, 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 DigiMail email address (e.g., [your_email_address]@digi.com).
    • "Account Type": Select "POP3" or "IMAP" depending on your preference.
    • "Incoming mail server": Enter "mail.digi.com" (without quotes).
    • "Outgoing mail server (SMTP)": Enter "smtp.digi.com" (without quotes).
    • "User Name": Enter your DigiMail username (without the "@digi.com" part).
    • "Password": Enter your DigiMail password.
  2. Click "More Settings" and then click on the "Outgoing Server" tab.
  3. Check the box next to "My outgoing server (SMTP) requires authentication".
  4. Select "Use same settings as my incoming mail server".
  5. Click "OK" to close the "Outgoing Server" tab.

Step 3: Finish setting up your DigiMail account in Outlook

  1. Click "Next" to continue with the setup process.
  2. Outlook will test your account settings. If everything is correct, you'll see a success message.
  3. Click "Finish" to complete the setup process.

Troubleshooting tips:

By following these steps, you should be able to configure your DigiMail account in Outlook. If you encounter any issues or have further questions, feel free to ask!