Configuring Non-Supported Email Clients

The following email clients are NOT supported by Computing Services' Help Center. However, some basic configuration information is provided to add some level of security or to determine if your email client is configured to use secure login.

Thunderbird 1.5

Windows and Mac

To configure Thunderbird for Windows and Mac, follow the Thunderbird: Configuring and Using document.

Apple Mail

To configure Apple Mail, follow the Apple Mail: Configuring and Using document .

Outlook Express

Because of security issues, Outlook Express is NOT supported for use on campus. However, you can follow these steps to add some level of security on Microsoft Outlook Express 5 and 6:

1. Launch Outlook Express.
2. Select Tools > Options.
3. Select the Security tab.
4. Select Restricted Sites (not Internet zone).
5. Click OK.
6. Launch Internet Explorer.
7. Select Tools > Internet Options.
8. On the Security tab, select Restricted Sites > Custom Level in the same dialog box.
9. Find the Scripting area, and under Active Scripting, select Disable (this option may be located towards the bottom of the dialog box).
10. Click OK to close the dialog boxes.
    

Mozilla 1.7

Windows and Mac

To determine if your Mozilla v1.7 email client has been configured to use secure login, follow these steps:

1. Launch Mozilla.
2. Select Edit > Mail & Newsgroups Account Settings. The Mail & Newsgroups Account Settings window appears.
3. On the left side of the window, select Server Settings. Under Server Settings, verify that the port is set to 993; and that the checkbox for Use secure connection (SSL) is checked.
   
   
   
   
4. On the left side of the window, select Outgoing Server (SMTP). Verify that the Port is set to 587 and the the Use secure connection radio button is set to TLS.
   
   
   
5. Click OK to close the Setting dialog box.