Mail Configuration

Microsoft Outlook Express

  3. Go to the tab Mail.
  4. Hit the Add button.
  5. Then go to mail.

  Follow the Basic Instructions.
  6.  Enter your name.
  7.  Then hit the next button.

  Leave the black dot in: I already have an e-mail address.
  6.  Enter your e-mail address.
  Example:  john@ilcs.net
  7.  Then hit the next button.

Choosing POP3 or IMAP and knowing the difference:
POP3 is a mailbox format in which the mail is downloaded from ILCS' server and placed onto your computer.  This format is the most recommended for typical users.
IMAP is mailbox format in which the mail stays on the server until they are deleted and purged by the user in the mail program.  This format allows you to access the same mail received on multiple computers.  This format is not recommended for typical users.

  8.  Leave the drop down menu in POP3
  9.  For Incoming mail: Type mail.ilcs.net (all lowercase)
 10. For Outgoing mail: Type mail.ilcs.net (all lowercase)

  11.  Under Account name:  Type your username only.
  12.  Under Password: Type the one you chose.
  13.  The Log on using Secure Password box should not be checked.
  14.  The hit the next button.

  15.  Then hit the finish button.
  16.  After that hit close on the previous screen.
  17.  Then hit Send / Receive for any messages.