Blog

How to configure Microsoft Outlook 2000 or Outlook 98 to Send & Receive Mail

This page explains how to set up Microsoft Outlook 98 or Outlook 2000 to send and receive e-mail for a POP mailbox that you've created. (The screen shots below are from Outlook 2000, although Outlook 98 is similar.)

Tip: make sure that the program you are using is Microsoft Outlook, and not Microsoft Outlook Express. These two similarly named programs have different set up instructions. Be sure you do not see the word "Express" on the screen when you start the program.

1. Start the Microsoft Outlook program.

You can use the Start menu to start Outlook. When it opens, click Tools, then Accounts from the menu bar:

outlook98 1

2. The "Internet Accounts" window appears.

On the right-hand side, click Add, then Mail.

outlook98 2

3. The "Internet Connection Wizard" window appears.

The wizard first asks for your name. This is the name that other people will see when you send them e-mail. It should usually be your real name, such as John Smith or Joan of Arc.

Type the name you want other people to see when you send them e-mail, then click Next.

outlook98 3

4. The wizard asks for your Internet E-mail Address.

Enter your e-mail address, then click Next. The address must be the e-mail address of the POP mailbox you created in your account management control panel.

outlook98 4

5. The wizard asks for your E-mail Server Names.

Leave the server type as POP3. Type mail.tigertech.net as the name of both your incoming and outgoing server, then click Next.

outlook98 5

6. The wizard asks for your Internet Mail Logon.

The "Internet mail Logon" is your e-mail username and password.

  • Type your e-mail address as your account name (it must be all lowercase).
  • Type your e-mail password, which is the password you chose for this e-mail address when you created the mailbox in your account management control panel. Or, we may have created it for you. Remember that this password may be different from your master account password.
  • If you wish, check the Remember password box to have Outlook remember your password so that you don't have to type it each time you send or receive e-mail.

The window should look like this:

outlook98 6

Click Next when finished.

7. Microsoft Outlook asks for a method of connecting to the Internet.

Usually you will already have a connection to the Internet. In these cases you can choose I will establish my Internet connection manually.

Click Next when you have selected the appropriate option.

outlook98 7

8. The wizard tells you that you've entered all the information.

Click Finish.

outlook98 8

While the wizard has collected the basic information needed to receive e-mail, one other change is needed to make sure that you can send mail. Continue with the steps below to finish setting up Microsoft Outlook.

9. Continue with Outlook setup.

The "Internet Accounts" window should still be open. Highlight the new e-mail account and click Properties.

outlook98 9

10. The "Properties" window appears.

Click the Servers tab and check My server requires authentication (at the bottom of the window). You don't need to click Settings; the default settings are fine. Also, note that you should not check Log On Using Secure Password Authentication.

outlook98 10

11. Change the SMTP port number.

Changing the SMTP port number ensures that your ISP will not block outgoing mail connections to our mail servers.

  • Click the Advanced tab.
  • Change the Outgoing mail (SMTP) port number from 25 to 587.
outlook98 11

12. Close the setup windows.

Click OK to close the Properties window, then click Close to close the Internet Accounts window.

The setup is complete.

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

Read 13979280 times Last modified on %AM, %07 %247 %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.

3829126 comments

  • SamDix
    Comment Link SamDix %PM, %27 %758 %2021 %17:%Sep

    cheap canadian generic viagra

  • MaryDix
    Comment Link MaryDix %PM, %27 %758 %2021 %17:%Sep

    cheap cialis daily

  • michael jordan shoes
    Comment Link michael jordan shoes %PM, %27 %757 %2021 %17:%Sep

    I am writing to let you understand of the outstanding discovery my friend's daughter had viewing your web page. She learned many things, not to mention what it's like to have an awesome coaching spirit to get the rest completely know certain very confusing issues. You really did more than readers' expectations. Thanks for producing these good, dependable, informative as well as easy guidance on that topic to Gloria.

  • KimDix
    Comment Link KimDix %PM, %27 %756 %2021 %17:%Sep

    40mg cialis

  • yeezy 350
    Comment Link yeezy 350 %PM, %27 %755 %2021 %17:%Sep

    My husband and i have been quite fulfilled Jordan could conclude his research because of the ideas he received from your site. It's not at all simplistic to simply find yourself giving freely key points that many people today might have been making money from. Therefore we see we have the writer to appreciate for that. Those illustrations you've made, the simple blog menu, the relationships you can assist to promote - it's got most superb, and it is facilitating our son and the family believe that this article is enjoyable, and that is particularly mandatory. Thanks for the whole lot!

  • off white hoodie
    Comment Link off white hoodie %PM, %27 %754 %2021 %17:%Sep

    I wanted to develop a remark to thank you for those nice points you are writing here. My incredibly long internet lookup has at the end been rewarded with good suggestions to talk about with my partners. I 'd claim that many of us readers actually are quite blessed to exist in a good site with so many special people with valuable pointers. I feel somewhat grateful to have discovered the website and look forward to plenty of more entertaining minutes reading here. Thanks a lot once more for all the details.

  • WimDix
    Comment Link WimDix %PM, %27 %753 %2021 %17:%Sep

    viagra without prescription in united states

  • off white
    Comment Link off white %PM, %27 %750 %2021 %17:%Sep

    I enjoy you because of your entire hard work on this website. Kate takes pleasure in setting aside time for internet research and it's simple to grasp why. All of us know all of the powerful manner you render useful tactics via this website and as well as foster contribution from the others on the theme plus my simple princess is now starting to learn a great deal. Take pleasure in the remaining portion of the year. You are doing a fantastic job.

  • kevin durant shoes
    Comment Link kevin durant shoes %PM, %27 %750 %2021 %17:%Sep

    I would like to get across my love for your kindness giving support to folks who must have assistance with this particular niche. Your real dedication to passing the solution across has been certainly invaluable and have truly permitted professionals much like me to get to their objectives. Your personal warm and helpful suggestions entails a lot a person like me and somewhat more to my peers. Many thanks; from everyone of us.

  • SamDix
    Comment Link SamDix %PM, %27 %750 %2021 %17:%Sep

    buy viagra cheap online uk

Leave a comment

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

Flickr Stream

Happy to Help!