In the Outlook Preferences pane, select Accounts. If this is not the first time you have run Outlook, you can setup the new account by selecting Preferences from the Outlook menu. The first time you start up Outlook it will automatically jump into the New Account assistant. Folders: Choose sent-mail, drafts, spam, trash.Īnd here are the step by step instructions: Server: Check Send multiple commands to server simultaneously, Use IMAP IDLE, Stay connected to Inbox only, Connect when Outlook start, IMAP Root Folder: ~/mail Outgoing Mail Security: Use SSL to connect
Override default port, enter port number 2525 Incoming Mail Security: Use SSL to connect User Name: (your POP3 username as displayed in the Email Management here.)
Here is a quick summary of the important settings to use:Įmail Address: (your full email address) If you're not running OS X 10.7 Lion, your screens may be slightly different. Setting up an IMAP account with Microsoft Outlook 2011 on OS X 10.7 Lion Question: How do I setup my IMAP Email account with Microsoft Outlook 2011 on Mac OS X 10.7 Lion?
