Tufts email set up for students
Here's a step-by-step guide to setting up your Tufts email account as a student:
Step 1: Activate Your Account
- Go to the Tufts University website (www.tufts.edu) and click on "Student Life" at the top of the page.
- Click on "Student Resources" and then "Email" from the dropdown menu.
- Click on "Activate Your Account" and follow the prompts to enter your student ID number and birthdate.
- Create a password for your account and confirm it.
Step 2: Set Up Your Email Client
- You can access your Tufts email account through the Tufts University website or through an email client like Microsoft Outlook or Mozilla Thunderbird.
- To set up your email client, you'll need to enter the following information:
- Server: outlook.office365.com
- Username: your Tufts email address (e.g., [email protected])
- Password: the password you created in Step 1
- Port: 587 (for outgoing mail) and 993 (for incoming mail)
- You may also need to set up your email client to use SSL/TLS encryption.
Step 3: Set Up Your Phone or Tablet
- If you want to access your Tufts email account on your phone or tablet, you'll need to set up the Outlook app or another email client.
- Follow the same steps as above to set up your email client, using the same server and port information.
Tips and Reminders
- Your Tufts email account is your official university email address and is used for all official university communication.
- You should check your email account regularly to stay up-to-date on important university news and announcements.
- If you have any issues with your email account, you can contact the Tufts University IT Help Desk for assistance.