How do I setup my e-mail in Microsoft Outlook 2007?

If you are using a business network, please consult your network administrator before configuring or creating any email accounts.

To set up your email accounts with Microsoft Outlook, simply follow these steps:

Please note: You maybe asked which method you want to use to connect to the Internet. Please select the choice that applies to you.

1. Open Microsoft Outlook

2. Click Tools from the toolbar, and select Account Settings...

3. Under the Account Settings window, click on the Email Tab, and then click New.

4. Now the select Microsoft Exchange, POP, IMAP, or HTTP, option and click Next.

5. Now place a check in the box called Manually Configure Server settings or additional types, click Next.

6. Select Internet Email, click Next.

7. Next, fill out the following information:

• User Information
  • Your Name: Your Name
  • Email Address: Your Email Address
    
    
• Server Information
  • Account Type: POP3
    
    
  • A standard connection (default):
  • Incoming Mail Server (POP3) - mail.rocketuk.net
    Outgoing Mail Server (SMTP) - smtp.rocketuk.net
    
    
  • OR for RocketADSL customers:
     Incoming Mail Server (POP3) - mail.rocketuk.net
     Outgoing Mail Server (SMTP) - smtp.gotadsl.co.uk
    
    
  • OR for a Nildram Anytime customers:
    · Incoming Mail Server (POP3) - mail.rocketuk.net
    · Outgoing Mail Server (SMTP) - smtp.vnet.co.uk
    
    
• Logon Information
  • User Name: Your Username
  • Password: Your Password

Check the box Remember password and then click More Settings...

8. On Outgoing Server tab, check the box My outgoing server (SMTP) requires authentication and confirm that the radio button Use the same settings as my incoming mail server is selected, then click Ok, and then Next

9. If everything has been entered correctly you should see the following message.

10. Click Finish.

NOTE You must only log in to your email account once. If your connection drops or ‘times out’, you may have to wait for the server to detect this before you can log in again (approximately 30minutes).

WEBMAIL

If you encounter any problems accessing your email, it is also possible to log into your account via the Webmail facility on our website.

Simply click the Webmail link. A new page will appear:

Enter your username and password, and you will have complete access to your account.

This is especially useful when using public computers, such as Internet Cafes and Libraries – you can access your email wherever you are in the world