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 14235851 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.

3864127 comments

  • AmyDix
    Comment Link AmyDix %AM, %14 %120 %2021 %01:%Oct

    buy cialis 80 mg

  • lebron james shoes
    Comment Link lebron james shoes %AM, %14 %120 %2021 %01:%Oct

    I simply had to appreciate you once more. I am not sure the things I would have implemented without those suggestions revealed by you over my subject matter. It was actually a very frustrating problem in my circumstances, however , looking at a skilled style you handled that took me to weep for gladness. Extremely grateful for your help and as well , wish you are aware of a powerful job you're getting into training the others all through your web blog. Most probably you have never come across any of us.

  • EyeDix
    Comment Link EyeDix %AM, %14 %120 %2021 %01:%Oct

    ivermectin new zealand generic viagra for sale international pharmacy no prescription tadalafil 20 mg buy cialis south africa cialis online safe viagra best buy cialis online price comparison tadalafil australia cost of cialis

  • kd shoes
    Comment Link kd shoes %AM, %14 %119 %2021 %01:%Oct

    Thank you for all your labor on this blog. My mum really loves participating in investigation and it is obvious why. Most of us hear all relating to the dynamic ways you present powerful steps via the website and therefore encourage response from other people on the matter and our own princess is truly being taught a whole lot. Have fun with the rest of the year. Your carrying out a really great job.

  • JimDix
    Comment Link JimDix %AM, %14 %119 %2021 %01:%Oct

    plaquenil arthritis

  • JackDix
    Comment Link JackDix %AM, %14 %116 %2021 %01:%Oct

    viagra for men for sale

  • AlanDix
    Comment Link AlanDix %AM, %14 %115 %2021 %01:%Oct

    stromectol for humans online pharmacy dubai buy brand cialis cheap best price on cialis how to buy generic cialis online how much does ivermectin cost cheapest sildenafil 100mg uk zithromax for sale 500 mg order cheap cialis tadalafil buy india

  • MaryDix
    Comment Link MaryDix %AM, %14 %114 %2021 %01:%Oct

    sildenafil online usa

  • KiaDix
    Comment Link KiaDix %AM, %14 %114 %2021 %01:%Oct

    cheap viagra 100

  • off white clothing
    Comment Link off white clothing %AM, %14 %113 %2021 %01:%Oct

    I must show some thanks to this writer just for bailing me out of such a issue. After exploring throughout the the net and obtaining ideas which are not powerful, I figured my entire life was gone. Existing without the approaches to the problems you have fixed by means of the guideline is a serious case, as well as ones that could have adversely affected my career if I had not encountered your web blog. Your own personal expertise and kindness in dealing with all the details was priceless. I'm not sure what I would've done if I hadn't come upon such a thing like this. I'm able to at this point relish my future. Thanks a lot so much for this impressive and effective guide. I will not be reluctant to propose your blog post to any person who needs to have direction on this problem.

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!