Psu webmail setup for outlook

To set up Penn State University (PSU) Webmail in Outlook, follow these steps:

Step 1: Configure Outlook to connect to PSU Webmail

1. Open Outlook and go to File > Add Account.
2. Select Manual setup or additional server types and click Next.
3. Choose Internet Email and click Next.
4. Enter the following information:
   • Your Name: Your full name (e.g., John Doe).
   • Email Address: Your PSU Webmail address (e.g., [email protected]).
   • Account Type: Select POP or IMAP (IMAP is recommended).
5. Click Next.

Step 2: Enter PSU Webmail server settings

1. In the Internet Email Settings window, enter the following information:
   • Incoming mail server: imap.psu.edu (IMAP) or pop.psu.edu (POP).
   • Outgoing mail server: smtp.psu.edu.
   • User Name: Your PSU Webmail username (e.g., johndoe).
   • Password: Your PSU Webmail password.
2. Click More Settings.
3. In the More Settings window, click on the Outgoing Server tab.
4. Check the box next to My outgoing server (SMTP) requires authentication.
5. Click OK.

Step 3: Finish setting up your account

1. Go back to the Add Account window and click Next.
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.

Additional Tips

• Make sure you have the correct PSU Webmail username and password.
• If you're using IMAP, you may need to configure your Outlook account to leave a copy of messages on the server. To do this, go to File > Account Settings > Account > More Settings > Advanced and check the box next to Leave a copy of messages on the server.
• If you're having trouble connecting to PSU Webmail, try checking the PSU Webmail server status page or contacting the PSU IT Help Desk for assistance.