Configuring Outlook / Outlook Express   to Access mail.ateneo.edu

NOTE: Due to various versions of these programs in use, the steps here may not exactly apply to your version. Please consult the help system of your specific program for further guidance.

  1. From the menu bar at the top of the Outlook window, click on Tools. From the drop-down menu, select Accounts.
  2. The Internet Accounts window will open. Here, select the Mail tab and click the Add button on the right side. From the selection list that appears, choose Mail.
  3. The Internet Connection Wizard window will open. On the first page (Your Name), enter your full name in the space for Display name then click Next.
  4. On the second page (Internet E-mail Address) enter your email address: <your login name>@ateneo.edu then click Next.
  5. On the third page (E-mail Server Names) select POP3 for My incoming mail server. Enter mail.ateneo.edu for the both Incoming and Outgoing mail server. Click Next.
  6. On the fourth page (Internet Mail Logon), select Logon using POP account name and enter your login name. The password field can be left blank. Click Next. For Outlook Express 5, jump to step 9 below.
  7. On the fifth page (Friendly Name), enter your preferred account/connection name or you can simply click Next.
  8. On the sixth page (Choose Connection Type), select Connect using my local area network then click Next.
  9. On the last page, click Finish.
  10. The Internet Connection Wizard will close and you will be returned to the Internet Accounts window. Double-click the newly created account entry.
  11. The account's Properties window will open. Select the Servers tab.
  12. In the Outgoing Mail Server section, check the box My server requires authentication.
  13. Select the Advanced tab.
  14. In the Server port numbers section, check the box This server requires a secure connection (SSL) for both the Outgoing Mail (SMTP) and Incoming Mail (POP3) entries.
  15. In the Delivery section, choose whether to leave your mail on the server or not. If you choose to leave your mail, it is preferred to check the box for Remove from server when deleted from 'Deleted Items'.
  16. Click OK to close the account Properties window.
  17. Click Close to exit the Internet Accounts window.
  18. Click on the Send/Receive button to begin downloading mail. A prompt might appear asking whether to accept the certificate for mail.ateneo.edu, click OK to continue.