Tulane email setup

Here's a step-by-step guide to setting up your Tulane email account:

Step 1: Activate Your Account

  1. Go to the Tulane University website (www.tulane.edu) and click on "MyTulane" at the top right corner of the page.
  2. Log in with your Tulane username and password.
  3. Click on "Student" or "Faculty/Staff" depending on your affiliation with the university.
  4. Click on "Activate Your Account" and follow the prompts to set up your account.

Step 2: Set Up Your Email Account

  1. Once your account is activated, you can set up your email account by going to the Tulane email portal (email.tulane.edu).
  2. Log in with your Tulane username and password.
  3. Click on "Settings" at the top right corner of the page.
  4. Click on "Account" and then "Email Settings".
  5. Set up your email account by following the prompts:
    • Enter your name and email address.
    • Set up your password (if you haven't already).
    • Choose your email client (e.g., Outlook, Gmail, etc.).
    • Set up your email forwarding (if desired).

Step 3: Configure Your Email Client

  1. If you're using 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: email.tulane.edu
      • Port: 993 (IMAP) or 995 (POP)
      • Username: your Tulane username
      • Password: your Tulane password
    • Click "Next" and then "Finish".
  2. If you're using Gmail, follow these steps:
    • Open Gmail and go to "Settings" (gear icon).
    • Click on "Accounts and Import" and then "Add a POP3 mail account".
    • Enter the following settings:
      • Username: your Tulane username
      • Password: your Tulane password
      • POP Server: email.tulane.edu
      • Port: 995
    • Click "Add Account" and then "Save Changes".

Step 4: Verify Your Account

  1. Once you've set up your email account, verify your account by clicking on the verification link sent to your email address.
  2. Follow the prompts to complete the verification process.

That's it! You should now be able to access your Tulane email account and set up your email client. If you have any issues or questions, you can contact the Tulane IT Help Desk at [email protected] or (504) 862-8888.