Tufts email set up for student

Here's a step-by-step guide to setting up your Tufts email account as a student:

Step 1: Activate Your Account

  1. Go to the Tufts University website (www.tufts.edu) and click on "Student Life" at the top of the page.
  2. Click on "Student Resources" and then "Email" from the dropdown menu.
  3. Click on "Activate Your Account" and follow the prompts to enter your student ID number and birthdate.
  4. Create a password for your account and confirm it.

Step 2: Set Up Your Email Client

  1. You can access your Tufts email account through the Tufts University website or through an email client like Microsoft Outlook or Mozilla Thunderbird.
  2. To set up your email client, you'll need to enter the following information:
    • Email address: your Tufts email address (e.g., [email protected])
    • Username: your Tufts username (the same as your email address)
    • Password: the password you created in Step 1
    • Server: outlook.office365.com (for Microsoft Outlook) or imap.office365.com (for Mozilla Thunderbird)
    • Port: 993 (for IMAP) or 587 (for SMTP)
  3. You may need to configure additional settings, such as setting up your account as an IMAP or POP account.

Step 3: Set Up Your Mobile Device

  1. To set up your Tufts email account on your mobile device, you'll need to download the Microsoft Outlook app or set up your account through your device's email settings.
  2. Enter the following information:
    • Email address: your Tufts email address (e.g., [email protected])
    • Username: your Tufts username (the same as your email address)
    • Password: the password you created in Step 1
    • Server: outlook.office365.com (for Microsoft Outlook) or imap.office365.com (for Mozilla Thunderbird)
    • Port: 993 (for IMAP) or 587 (for SMTP)

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