Wildblue email settings outlook

To set up WildBlue email in Outlook, you'll need to follow these steps:

Step 1: Create an IMAP account in Outlook

  1. Open Outlook and go to File > Add Account.
  2. Select "Manual setup or additional server types" and click Next.
  3. Choose "Internet Email" and click Next.
  4. Enter the following information:
    • Your Name: Your name as you want it to appear in emails.
    • Email Address: Your WildBlue email address (e.g., [yourname]@wildblue.com).
    • Account Type: Select "IMAP".
    • Incoming mail server: imap.wildblue.com
    • Outgoing mail server (SMTP): smtp.wildblue.com
    • User Name: Your WildBlue email address (e.g., [yourname]@wildblue.com).
    • Password: Your WildBlue email password.
  5. Click Next and then Finish.

Step 2: Configure IMAP settings

  1. In Outlook, go to File > Account Settings > Account Settings.
  2. Select your WildBlue email account and click "Change".
  3. In the "Change E-mail Account" window, click on the "More Settings" button.
  4. In the "Internet E-mail Settings" window, click on the "Advanced" tab.
  5. Under "Incoming Mail", enter the following settings:
    • Incoming mail server: imap.wildblue.com
    • Port: 993
    • Use SSL to connect: Checked
  6. Under "Outgoing Mail", enter the following settings:
    • Outgoing mail server: smtp.wildblue.com
    • Port: 587
    • Use SSL to connect: Checked
  7. Click OK to close the "Internet E-mail Settings" window.
  8. Click OK to close the "Change E-mail Account" window.

Step 3: Test your email settings

  1. Close and reopen Outlook to ensure the changes take effect.
  2. Try sending and receiving emails to test your WildBlue email settings.

If you encounter any issues or errors during the setup process, you can refer to WildBlue's email setup guide or contact their customer support for assistance.