Mcgill.ca email outlook

To set up your McGill.ca email account in Outlook, follow these steps:

Step 1: Add a new account in Outlook

1. Open Outlook and click on the "File" tab.
2. Click on "Add Account" and then select "Manual setup or additional server types".
3. Select "POP or IMAP" and click "Next".

Step 2: Enter your email account settings

1. In the "User Information" section, enter your name and email address (e.g., [your_mcgill_username]@mcgill.ca).
2. In the "Server Information" section, enter the following settings:
   • Incoming mail server: imap.mcgill.ca
   • Outgoing mail server: smtp.mcgill.ca
   • User Name: your_mcgill_username
   • Password: your_mcgill_password
3. Click "Next" to continue.

Step 3: Configure your account settings

1. In the "Account Options" section, select the following options:
   • Use the following IMAP settings: checked
   • Incoming mail server: imap.mcgill.ca
   • Outgoing mail server: smtp.mcgill.ca
   • Use the following authentication settings: checked
   • User Name: your_mcgill_username
   • Password: your_mcgill_password
2. Click "Finish" to complete the setup process.

Step 4: Verify your account settings

1. Outlook will attempt to connect to your McGill.ca email account. If everything is set up correctly, you should see a confirmation message.
2. If you encounter any issues, you can try troubleshooting by checking your account settings or contacting the McGill IT Services Help Desk.

That's it! Your McGill.ca email account should now be set up in Outlook.