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You have to set up your email client to draw email from your email server. You will require the necessary pop and smtp server names as well as the correct username and password. If you don't have this information then please email us so we can assist you.

Please choose which email client you choose from those offered for further information on how to set up your email client.

 

Outlook Express

Outlook Express: Guidelines for email account setup

Please read the PDF document at the end of this article for a detailed guide with visuals on how to setup your email account using Outlook Express.

Website: http://www.microsoft.com/Windows/oe/
License: Freeware
Download: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/ie/default.mspx

Sample Configuration parameter:

User Information:
Your name:  Name Surname
Email address:  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Server Information:
Incoming (POP3) mail server:  pop.your-domain.com (port 110)
Outgoing (SMTP) server:  smtp.your-domain.com (port 587)
Account name:  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Password:  mailbox password

(where 'your-domain.com' is the name of your registered domain with Hetzner)

Guidelines for email account setup:

1. Launch Microsoft Outlook/Express
2. Select 'Tools' from the top menu bar
3. Select 'Accounts'
4. Select the 'Mail' tab
5. Click the 'Add' button; Select 'Mail'; The Internet Connection Wizard will appear
6. Enter your name (to appear in your emails)
7. Enter your email address
8. Enter the email server names information as per sample configuration above
9. Enter you Account Name as This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it and Password
10. Your Outlook/Express mail program should now be setup

Enabling SMTP Authentication:

1. Select 'Tools' from the top menu bar
2. Select 'Accounts'
3. Select the 'Mail' tab
4. Double click on the mail account to open 'Properties'
5. Select the second tab 'Servers'
6. Select 'My server requires authentication' under the 'Outgoing Mail Server' section
7. Click on 'Settings' and ensure that the 'Use same settings as my incoming mail server' checkbox is selected
8. Select the 'Advanced' tab
9. Set the Outgoing Server (SMTP) port to 587
10. The Incoming Server (POP) port should be set to the default setting, 110
11. Select 'OK' to complete the change

Note: If SMTP authentication is not catered for by your mail program, please use the SMTP server delegated by your Internet Service Provider instead (smtp.your-isp.co.za).

Download the Quickstart guide below for reference

Guidelines for email account setup for Outlook Express

 

Outlook 2002-2003

Outlook 02 - 03: Guidelines for email account setup

Please read the PDF document at the end of this article for a detailed guide with visuals on how to setup your email account using Outlook '02/3.

Website: http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/FX010857931033.aspx
License: Software to be purchased at Microsoft

Sample Configuration parameter:

User Information:
Your name: Name Surname
Email address: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Server Information:
Incoming (POP3) mail server: pop.your-domain.com (port 110)
Outgoing (SMTP) server: smtp.your-domain.com (port 587)
Account name: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Password: mailbox password

(where 'your-domain.com' is the name of your registered domain with Hetzner)

Guidelines for new email account setup:

1. Launch Outlook '02/3
2. Select 'Tools' from the top menu bar
3. Select 'Email Accounts'
4. On the pop-up, select 'Add a new email account' and select 'Next'
5. Select 'POP3' as the server type
6. Enter all the relevant details
7. Check that the following Internet Email Setting are correct: POP3 and SMTP servers; your username should be your full email address
8. Select 'More Settings'
9. On the pop-up, select the 'Outgoing Server' tab
10. Ensure that the 'My outgoing server (SMTP) requires authentication' checkbox is selected, as well as 'Use same setting as my incoming mail server'
11. Select the 'Advanced' tab
12. Set the Outgoing Server (SMTP) port to 587
13. The Incoming Server (POP) port should be set to the default setting, 110
14. Click 'OK' to save these settings
15. Click 'Next' and 'Finish'
16. Your Outlook mail program should now be setup to send and receive mail

Note: If SMTP authentication is not catered for by your mail program, please use the SMTP server delegated by your Internet Service Provider instead (smtp.your-isp.co.za).

Guidelines for existing email account setup:

1. Launch Outlook '02/3
2. Select 'Tools' from the top menu bar
3. Select 'Email Accounts'
4. On the pop-up, select 'View or change existing email accounts' and select 'Next'
5. Select the account that is sending/receiving email from your domain name under the list of email accounts
6. Select 'Change...'
7. Check that the following Internet Email Settings are correct: POP3 and SMTP servers, your username should be your full email address
8. Select 'More Settings'
9. On the pop-up, select the 'Outgoing Server' tab
10. Ensure that the 'My outgoing server (SMTP) requires authentication' checkbox is selected, as well as 'Use same settings as my incoming mail server'
11. Select the 'Advanced' tab
12. Set the Outgoing Server (SMTP) port to 587
13. The Incoming Server (POP) port should be set to the default setting, 110
14. Click 'OK' to save these settings
15. Click 'Next' and 'Finish'
16. Your Outlook mail program should now be setup to send and receive mail

Note: If SMTP authentication is not catered for by your mail program, please use the SMTP server delegated by your Internet Service Provider instead (smtp.your-isp.co.za).

Download the Quickstart guide below for reference

Guidelines for email account setup for Outlook 2002 and 2003

Outlook 2007

Outlook 2007: Guidelines for email account setup

Please read the PDF document at the end of this article for a detailed guide with visuals on how to setup your email account using Outlook 2007.

Website: http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/FX010857931033.aspx
License: Software to be purchased at Microsoft

Sample Configuration parameter:

User Information:
Your name: Name Surname
Email address: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Server Information:
Incoming (POP3) mail server: pop.your-domain.com (port 110)
Outgoing (SMTP) server: smtp.your-domain.com (port 587)
Username: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Password: mailbox password

(where 'your-domain.com' is the name of your registered domain with Hetzner)

Guidelines for new email account setup:

1. Launch Outlook 2007
2. Select 'Tools' from the top menu bar
3. Select 'Accounts Settings'
4. On the pop-up, click 'New' on the E-mail tab
5. Ensure that the 'Manually configure server settings or additional server types' checkbox is selected and click 'Next'
6. Select 'Internet E-mail' and click 'Next'
7. Enter all the relevant details (select 'POP3' as the server type)
8. Select 'More Settings'
9. On the pop-up, select the 'Outgoing Server' tab
10. Ensure that the 'My outgoing server (SMTP) requires authentication' checkbox is selected, as well as 'Use same settings as my incoming mail server'
11. Select the 'Advanced' tab
12. Set the Outgoing Server (SMTP) port to 587
13. The Incoming Server (POP) port should be set to the default setting, 110
14. Click 'OK' to save these settings
15. Click 'Next' and 'Finish'
16. Your Outlook mail program should now be set-up to send and receive mail

Note: If SMTP authentication is not catered for by your mail program, please use the SMTP server delegated by your Internet Service Provider instead (smtp.your-isp.co.za).

Download the Quickstart guide below for reference

Guidelines for email account setup for Outlook 2007