Tufts email set up email account
To set up a Tufts email account, follow these steps:
Step 1: Activate Your Account
- Go to the Tufts University website (www.tufts.edu) and click on "My Tufts" at the top right corner of the page.
- Click on "Activate Your Account" and enter your username and password.
- Follow the prompts to activate your account.
Step 2: Set Up Your Email Account
- Log in to your Tufts email account using your username and password.
- Click on the "Settings" icon (represented by a gear) in the top right corner of the page.
- Click on "Account" and then "Email Settings".
- Under "Email Settings", click on "Add a new email account".
- Select "IMAP" as the account type and enter the following settings:
- Email address: your Tufts email address (e.g., [email protected])
- Username: your Tufts username (e.g., johndoe)
- Password: your Tufts password
- Server: imap.tufts.edu
- Port: 993
- SSL/TLS: Enabled
- Click "Next" and then "Finish" to complete the setup.
Step 3: Set Up Your Email Client
- Open your email client (e.g., Microsoft Outlook, Mozilla Thunderbird, Apple Mail) and go to the "Accounts" or "Settings" section.
- Click on "Add Account" or "New Account" and select "IMAP" as the account type.
- Enter the following settings:
- Email address: your Tufts email address (e.g., [email protected])
- Username: your Tufts username (e.g., johndoe)
- Password: your Tufts password
- Server: imap.tufts.edu
- Port: 993
- SSL/TLS: Enabled
- Click "Next" and then "Finish" to complete the setup.
Troubleshooting Tips
- If you encounter issues setting up your email account, try restarting your email client or checking your account settings.
- If you're still having trouble, contact the Tufts University IT Help Desk at [email protected] or (617) 627-3376.