Blog

How to configure Microsoft Outlook 2010 to Send & Receive Mail

If you've just started using Wild Planet as your email service provider, there are a few configuration changes you will need to make in your Microsoft Outlook before you can begin sending and receiving mail. Up to now, your Outlook has been configured to log into your previous email servers, but now you must give it the instructions it needs to log into ours.

There are quite a few versions of Microsoft Outlook, but the settings are the same for all of them. The only thing that is different is how you get to the Account Settings area. Below you will find instructions for Outlook 2010; we are currently working on instructions for Outlook 2000, 2003, 2007, and 2013.


1. Start the Microsoft Outlook program.

Use the Start menu to start Outlook 2010. If you’ve never used Outlook before, it will prompt you to create a new account. In that case, skip ahead to step 2. If you’ve previously used Outlook and it doesn’t prompt you, click the File tab, then the Add Account button (see image below).

Or, if you have been using Outlook previously and simply need to reconfigure it in order to use our email servers, then look for your existing account in the Account Settings window, and then click the CHANGE button. (because you will be CHANGING existing account settings). Skip to Step 4 below.

outlook2010 1

2. The “Auto Account Setup” screen appears.

When this window appears, leave the spaces empty, choose the Manually configure server settings or additional server types option, then click Next.

outlook2010 2

3. The “Choose Service” screen appears.

Choose Internet E-mail, then click Next.

Outlook 2010

4. The “Internet E-mail Settings” screen appears.

This is the window where you’ll enter most of your account settings. You want the window to look like this:

Outlook 2010
  • “Your Name” is the name that other people will see when you send them e-mail. It should usually be your real name, such as Bill Gates or Joan of Arc.
  • Enter your “E-mail Address”. The address must be the e-mail address of the mailbox you created in your account management control panel.
  • For “Account Type”, choose POP3.
  • Enter pop3.wildplanetmail.com for the “Incoming mail server” and smtp.wildplanetmail.com for the “Outgoing mail server (SMTP)”.
  • Enter your (full) e-mail address again as the “User Name”. (The user name must be all lowercase).
  • Type your e-mail password into the “Password” box. This is the password you chose for this e-mail address when you created the mailbox in your account management control pane (unless we have created it for you). This password may be different from your master “My Account” password with our company.
  • Make sure that “Require logon using Secure Password Authentication (SPA)” is not checked.
  • Do not click “Test Account Settings” or “Next” yet; they will not work until you complete the next steps.

5. View “More Settings”.

Click the More Settings button. A new “Internet E-mail Settings” window appears.

6. Choose the “Outgoing Server” tab.

In the “Outgoing Server” tab, check My outgoing server (SMTP) requires authentication and make sure Use same settings as my incoming mail server is selected:

Outlook 2010 outgoing authentication


7. Close the “Internet E-mail Settings” window.

Click OK to close the “Internet E-mail Settings” window. The “Add New Account” screen will still be visible.

8. Test the settings.

Click Next. Outlook will test the settings, then should tell you that “all tests completed successfully”:

outlook2010 10

If Outlook tells you a test failed, double-check to be sure you’ve entered the settings correctly.

9. Finish the wizard.

If the “Test Account Settings” window is still open, click Close to continue.

Click Finish to finish the wizard.

Outlook setup is complete

You’re finished! Try sending yourself a test e-mail message to make sure it works.

Read 444276 times Last modified on %AM, %07 %246 %2015 %04:%Mar

About The Author

Super User

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur.

151071 comments

  • Sazrdsp
    Comment Link Sazrdsp %AM, %25 %207 %2024 %03:%Oct

    Официальная покупка диплома вуза с сокращенной программой обучения в Москве
    saumalkol.com/forum/разное-2/4753-легкий-путь-к-диплому-получите-образование-без-лишних-усилий.html

  • VPN setup for business
    Comment Link VPN setup for business %AM, %25 %205 %2024 %03:%Oct

    I savor, lead to I found just what I was taking a
    look for. You have ended my four day long hunt!
    God Bless you man. Have a great day. Bye

  • porn videos
    Comment Link porn videos %AM, %25 %204 %2024 %03:%Oct

    You need to take part in a contest for one of the best websites on the
    web. I am going to recommend this web site!

  • Draadloos netwerk installeren
    Comment Link Draadloos netwerk installeren %AM, %25 %201 %2024 %03:%Oct

    I have been browsing online more than 3 hours lately, yet I by no means discovered any
    fascinating article like yours. It is pretty worth sufficient for me.
    In my opinion, if all webmasters and bloggers made excellent content material as you probably did, the net
    will likely be much more useful than ever before.

  • Hálózatkábelezési szolgáltatások
    Comment Link Hálózatkábelezési szolgáltatások %AM, %25 %190 %2024 %03:%Oct

    Thanks for sharing your thoughts on IT helpdesk megoldások.
    Regards

  • Netwerkbeveiliging
    Comment Link Netwerkbeveiliging %AM, %25 %178 %2024 %03:%Oct

    Hey superb blog! Does running a blog like this take a lot of work?
    I've virtually no knowledge of coding however I was hoping to start my own blog in the near future.
    Anyways, should you have any ideas or techniques for new blog owners please share.
    I understand this is off subject but I simply had to ask.
    Thank you!

  • Fred Knorr
    Comment Link Fred Knorr %AM, %25 %172 %2024 %03:%Oct

    The Writing is like a favorite coffee shop where the drinks are always warm and the atmosphere is inviting.

  • Jamey Galik
    Comment Link Jamey Galik %AM, %25 %169 %2024 %03:%Oct

    This post was a breath of fresh air. Thank you for The unique insights!

  • Office 365 migratie
    Comment Link Office 365 migratie %AM, %25 %168 %2024 %03:%Oct

    This piece of writing is really a pleasant one it assists new the web viewers,
    who are wishing for blogging.

  • Microsoft 365 training
    Comment Link Microsoft 365 training %AM, %25 %166 %2024 %02:%Oct

    Hey there this is somewhat of off topic but I was wondering if blogs
    use WYSIWYG editors or if you have to manually code with HTML.
    I'm starting a blog soon but have no coding skills so I wanted to get guidance from
    someone with experience. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Leave a comment

Make sure you enter all the required information, indicated by an asterisk (*). HTML code is not allowed.

Flickr Stream