How to set from windows mail

Windows Mail is a built-in email client in Windows Vista and Windows 7. Here's how to set up an account in Windows Mail:

Step 1: Open Windows Mail

• Click on the Start button and select "Windows Mail" from the menu.
• Alternatively, you can search for "Windows Mail" in the Start menu and click on the result.

Step 2: Create a new account

• In the Windows Mail window, click on the "Accounts" button in the top left corner.
• Click on "Add" and then select "Email account".
• Enter your email address and password in the respective fields.
• Click "Next" to continue.

Step 3: Configure your account settings

• Enter your name and email address in the respective fields.
• Select the type of email account you want to set up (e.g. POP3, IMAP, or Exchange).
• Enter the incoming and outgoing mail server settings. These settings are usually provided by your email provider.
• Click "Next" to continue.

Step 4: Set up your account

• Windows Mail will attempt to connect to your email account using the settings you provided.
• If the connection is successful, you will be prompted to set up your account.
• Click "Finish" to complete the setup process.

Step 5: Verify your account

• Windows Mail will send a verification email to your email account.
• Open the email and click on the verification link to confirm your account setup.

Step 6: Start using Windows Mail

• Once your account is set up, you can start using Windows Mail to send and receive emails.
• You can also configure other settings, such as the default email account and the email client's behavior.

Here are some common email settings you may need to configure:

• Incoming mail server: This is the server that receives your incoming emails. The format is usually "mail.example.com" or "pop.example.com".
• Outgoing mail server: This is the server that sends your outgoing emails. The format is usually "smtp.example.com".
• Port numbers: These are the ports used by your email client to connect to the mail server. Common port numbers include 25, 110, and 143.
• Username and password: These are your email account credentials. Make sure to enter them correctly to avoid any issues.

Remember to consult your email provider's documentation for specific settings and instructions on how to set up your email account in Windows Mail.