Lakehead email server
Lakehead University's email server!
As a student or faculty member at Lakehead University, you likely have an email account on the university's email server. Here are some common questions and answers about Lakehead's email server:
What is the email server address?
The email server address for Lakehead University is lakeheadu.ca.
What is my email address?
Your email address is typically in the format of [email protected], where yourusername is the username you chose when you created your account.
How do I access my email?
You can access your email through the Lakehead University portal, my.lakeheadu.ca, or by using a web-based email client like Microsoft Outlook Web App or Mozilla Thunderbird.
What are the email server settings?
If you need to set up your email client manually, the email server settings for Lakehead University are:
- Server:
imap.lakeheadu.ca(for incoming mail) - Server:
smtp.lakeheadu.ca(for outgoing mail) - Port: 993 (for IMAP) or 587 (for SMTP)
- Encryption: SSL/TLS
What are the email storage limits?
The email storage limits for Lakehead University are:
- 2 GB of storage space per account
- 50 MB of attachment size limit
How do I forward my Lakehead email to another email address?
To forward your Lakehead email to another email address, you can follow these steps:
- Log in to your Lakehead email account.
- Click on the "Settings" icon (looks like a gear) in the top right corner of the page.
- Click on "Forwarding" from the drop-down menu.
- Enter the email address you want to forward your emails to.
- Click "Save Changes".
What if I have trouble accessing my email?
If you're having trouble accessing your email, you can contact the Lakehead University IT department for assistance. They can help you troubleshoot the issue or reset your password if needed.