Wustl email setup

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

Step 1: Activate Your Account

  1. Go to the WUSTL email activation page: https://email.wustl.edu/activate
  2. Enter your WUSTL username and password.
  3. Follow the prompts to activate your account.

Step 2: Set Up Your Email Client

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

  1. Microsoft Outlook: Download and install Microsoft Outlook from the WUSTL website: https://www.wustl.edu/services/it/email/outlook/
  2. Apple Mail: Go to Settings > Accounts > Add Account > Other > Microsoft Exchange.
  3. Google Mail: Go to Settings > Accounts > Add Account > Other > Microsoft Exchange.
  4. Thunderbird: Download and install Thunderbird from the Mozilla website: https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/thunderbird/

Step 3: Configure Your Email Client

  1. Username: Your WUSTL username (e.g., jsmith123)
  2. Password: Your WUSTL password
  3. Server: outlook.office365.com
  4. Port: 993 (IMAP) or 587 (SMTP)
  5. Encryption: SSL/TLS

Step 4: Set Up Your Email Signature

  1. Go to the WUSTL email settings page: https://email.wustl.edu/settings
  2. Click on "Email Signature" and enter your signature text.
  3. Click "Save Changes" to save your signature.

Step 5: Check Your Email

  1. Log in to your WUSTL email account using your username and password.
  2. Check your email inbox for any important messages from WUSTL or other contacts.

That's it! You should now have your WUSTL email account set up and ready to use. If you encounter any issues or have questions, feel free to reach out to the WUSTL IT department for assistance.