Tag Page

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 399708 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.

147215 comments

  • togel online
    Comment Link togel online %AM, %04 %160 %2024 %02:%Apr

    Sebagai situs slot gacor terkemuka, KOKI138 memberikan peluang menang yang hampir
    tak tertandingi. Dengan rate kemenangan yang mencapai 98,7%,
    pemain diberikan kesempatan lebih besar untuk membawa pulang kemenangan besar.
    Angka tersebut bukan hanya sekedar klaim, melainkan hasil dari komitmen situs dalam memberikan pengalaman bermain yang adil dan menguntungkan.

  • betflix เข้าสู่ระบบ
    Comment Link betflix เข้าสู่ระบบ %AM, %04 %159 %2024 %02:%Apr

    I know this if off topic but I'm looking into starting
    my own weblog and was curious what all is needed to get setup?
    I'm assuming having a blog like yours would cost a pretty penny?
    I'm not very internet smart so I'm not 100% positive.
    Any suggestions or advice would be greatly appreciated.
    Thank you

  • PAITO SGP
    Comment Link PAITO SGP %AM, %04 %121 %2024 %01:%Apr

    Hello are using Wordpress for your site platform?

    I'm new to the blog world but I'm trying to get started and create my own. Do you require any coding expertise to make your
    own blog? Any help would be greatly appreciated!

  • logic pro x plugins for vocals
    Comment Link logic pro x plugins for vocals %AM, %04 %114 %2024 %01:%Apr

    Greetings! I know this is kinda off topic but I'd figured I'd ask.
    Would you be interested in trading links or maybe guest authoring a blog article or vice-versa?
    My site addresses a lot of the same subjects as yours and I believe we could greatly benefit from each other.
    If you are interested feel free to shoot me an email.
    I look forward to hearing from you! Great blog by the way!

  • pendik rehabilitasyon merkez
    Comment Link pendik rehabilitasyon merkez %AM, %04 %113 %2024 %01:%Apr

    Everything is very open with a clear description of the challenges.
    It was truly informative. Your website is very useful.
    Many thanks for sharing!

  • lil peep vocal preset
    Comment Link lil peep vocal preset %AM, %04 %110 %2024 %01:%Apr

    Excellent beat ! I wish to apprentice whilst you amend your site, how
    can i subscribe for a blog web site? The account helped me a acceptable
    deal. I had been a little bit acquainted of this your broadcast offered brilliant clear idea

  • how to record vocals into ableton
    Comment Link how to record vocals into ableton %AM, %04 %104 %2024 %01:%Apr

    In fact no matter if someone doesn't be aware of after that its up to other visitors
    that they will assist, so here it takes place.

  • fl studio vocal presets free
    Comment Link fl studio vocal presets free %AM, %04 %095 %2024 %01:%Apr

    This is very interesting, You're a very skilled blogger.
    I have joined your feed and look forward to seeking more of your excellent post.
    Also, I've shared your website in my social networks!

  • ADAS Mobile Calibration System
    Comment Link ADAS Mobile Calibration System %AM, %04 %091 %2024 %01:%Apr

    You have a unique perspective that I find incredibly valuable. Thank you for sharing.

  • vocal presets pro tools
    Comment Link vocal presets pro tools %AM, %04 %077 %2024 %00:%Apr

    I am really grateful to the owner of this site who has shared this great paragraph at at this time.

Leave a comment

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

Flickr Stream