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 15273323 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.

3952710 comments

  • TeoDix
    Comment Link TeoDix %PM, %29 %924 %2021 %21:%Nov

    purchase genuine viagra

  • NickDix
    Comment Link NickDix %PM, %29 %924 %2021 %21:%Nov

    price of wellbutrin 300mg

  • kevin durant shoes
    Comment Link kevin durant shoes %PM, %29 %924 %2021 %21:%Nov

    I precisely wanted to say thanks all over again. I am not sure the things I would've done in the absence of those concepts documented by you regarding such a theme. It seemed to be a very horrifying matter in my view, but finding out the well-written technique you managed that took me to jump over fulfillment. I am just grateful for this guidance as well as hope that you know what an amazing job you are undertaking training people thru your web page. I know that you've never encountered any of us.

  • MarkDix
    Comment Link MarkDix %PM, %29 %924 %2021 %21:%Nov

    buy viagra online usa

  • alexander mcqueen outlet
    Comment Link alexander mcqueen outlet %PM, %29 %923 %2021 %21:%Nov

    My wife and i got absolutely peaceful Emmanuel could do his inquiry with the ideas he obtained out of the weblog. It's not at all simplistic just to possibly be releasing methods which often some others may have been selling. And now we understand we've got the website owner to give thanks to because of that. Most of the illustrations you have made, the straightforward web site navigation, the relationships you will assist to promote - it is mostly exceptional, and it's helping our son in addition to our family believe that that matter is cool, which is certainly pretty important. Thank you for the whole lot!

  • JoeDix
    Comment Link JoeDix %PM, %29 %923 %2021 %21:%Nov

    online cialis usa

  • JimDix
    Comment Link JimDix %PM, %29 %922 %2021 %21:%Nov

    cheap genuine viagra

  • yeezy boost 350 v2
    Comment Link yeezy boost 350 v2 %PM, %29 %922 %2021 %21:%Nov

    I have to get across my love for your kindness giving support to men who actually need help with in this matter. Your personal commitment to getting the message around was extraordinarily effective and has always permitted guys and women just like me to attain their targets. Your new valuable report means so much to me and even further to my colleagues. Thank you; from everyone of us.

  • EyeDix
    Comment Link EyeDix %PM, %29 %922 %2021 %21:%Nov

    cialis otc usa stromectol online canada oral jelly sachets kamagra ivermectin 0.2mg where to buy genuine cialis online viagra mexico over the counter zoloft pills 50mg generic ivermectin sildenafil uk best price cialis pills online india

  • CharlesEvomb
    Comment Link CharlesEvomb %PM, %29 %921 %2021 %21:%Nov

    canadian pharmacies

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!