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To set up your Tufts email account, follow these steps:

Step 1: Activate Your Account

  1. Go to the Tufts University website (www.tufts.edu) and click on "My Tufts" at the top right corner of the page.
  2. Click on "Activate Your Account" and enter your JumboNet ID and password.
  3. Follow the prompts to activate your account.

Step 2: Set Up Your Email Account

  1. Once your account is activated, go to the Tufts University email login page (mail.tufts.edu).
  2. Enter your JumboNet ID and password to log in.
  3. You will be prompted to set up your email account. Follow the prompts to:
    • Set your email password (if you haven't already done so).
    • Set up your email client (e.g., Outlook, Apple Mail, etc.).
    • Set up your email forwarding (if you want to forward your Tufts email to another email account).

Step 3: Configure Your Email Client

  1. If you're using a desktop email client like Outlook, follow these steps:
    • Open Outlook and go to "File" > "Add Account".
    • Select "Manual setup or additional server types" and click "Next".
    • Select "POP or IMAP" and click "Next".
    • Enter the following settings:
      • Server: mail.tufts.edu
      • Port: 993 (IMAP) or 995 (POP)
      • Username: your JumboNet ID
      • Password: your email password
    • Click "Next" and then "Finish".
  2. If you're using a mobile device or webmail client, follow the manufacturer's instructions for setting up your email account.

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