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Setting Up E-mail Using Netscape 6 and Higher

If you are accessing this page to reconfigure an existing e-mail account to use a secure (SSL) connection, complete steps 1, 2 and 3, then go to Step #11.

1. Start Netscape 6Pull down the Tasks menu and select Mail & Newsgroups



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2. Select Edit, then Mail & Newsgroups Account Settings....


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3. In the Mail & Newsgroup Account Settings window, click the New Account button.


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4. Select the ISP or email provider option. Then click Next.


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5. In the Identity window, enter your full name and e-mail address. Click Next.


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6. Under Server Information:

   Incoming server type must be set to IMAP.

   • Enter imap.wmich.edu for IMAP access.
     
   • Enter smtp.wmich.edu for the Outgoing server (SMTP) .

     Click Next when you have entered Incoming and Outgoing servers.

 



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7. Enter your username and click Next


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8. Enter a name for the account and click Next


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9. Verify that the information you have entered is correct. If you find any errors, use the Back button to make changes. Click OK to return to the Mail & Newsgroups Account Settings window when you are finished.


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10. Click on Server Settings on the left side of the window. Put a check in the box labeled Use secure connection (SSL).

    Note: If you are usinggroupwise.wmich.edu as your incoming mail server, do not check the box for SSL Incoming mail connection.



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11. Click on Outgoing Server (SMTP) on the left side of the window. Put a check in the box labeled Use name and password. Enter your WMU username in the box provided. Under Use secure connection (SSL), select Always. Click OK when you are done.


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12. You have sucessfully setup Netscape 6.x to check your WMU e-mail account. You can check for new messages by clicking the Get Msg button on the Netscape toolbar.


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Need More Help?

If you need assistance, the Help Desk is located down the hall at the end of the UCC lab. They may be reached by telephone at (269) 387-HELP, option 1, or by e-mail to .