Vanderbilt email setup

Setting up a Vanderbilt email account! Here's a step-by-step guide to help you get started:

Step 1: Activate Your Vanderbilt Email Account

1. Go to the Vanderbilt University website (www.vanderbilt.edu) and click on "MyVU" at the top right corner.
2. Log in with your VUnetID and password.
3. Click on "Email" from the MyVU dashboard.
4. Follow the prompts to activate your email account.

Step 2: Set Up Your Email Client

You can set up your Vanderbilt email account using various email clients, such as:

1. Microsoft Outlook: Download and install Microsoft Outlook from the Vanderbilt University website.
2. Apple Mail: Go to System Preferences > Mail, Contacts, Calendars, and add a new account.
3. Google Mail: Go to Settings > Accounts > Add account, and select "Other" > "IMAP" or "POP3".

Step 3: Configure Your Email Settings

For all email clients:

1. Email Address: Use your Vanderbilt email address (e.g., [email protected]).
2. Username: Use your VUnetID (e.g., jsmith123).
3. Password: Use your VUnetID password.
4. Server Settings:
   • Incoming Mail Server: imap.vanderbilt.edu (IMAP) or pop.vanderbilt.edu (POP3).
   • Outgoing Mail Server: smtp.vanderbilt.edu.
   • Port Numbers: 993 (IMAP) or 110 (POP3) for incoming, and 587 (SMTP) for outgoing.

Step 4: Set Up Your Email Signature

1. Log in to your Vanderbilt email account using a web browser.
2. Click on the gear icon () in the top right corner, then select "Settings".
3. Scroll down to the "Signature" section and enter your desired signature.

Additional Tips

• Make sure to keep your email account secure by using strong passwords and enabling two-factor authentication (2FA) if available.
• If you encounter any issues, contact the Vanderbilt University IT Help Desk at it.vanderbilt.edu or (615) 343-HELP (4357).

That's it! You should now be able to set up and use your Vanderbilt email account.