Setting Up Email in Windows 8 Mail (Desktop)
<p>Here is how to <strong>Windows8 Mail</strong> on a Desktop Computer or tablet</p>
- On the Start screen tap/click the Mail tile
- Swipe in from the right edge of the screen, and then tap Settings (If you're using a mouse, point to the upper-right corner of the screen, move the mouse pointer down, and then click Settings)
- Tap/Click Accounts
- Tap/Click Add an account
- Scroll down to the end and Tap/Click Advanced Setup
- Expand the window by pressing the show details button
- Enter the settings below on the following screen:
- Email Address: Your full Email Address (<username>@<your-domain.xxx>)
- Username: Your full Email Address (<username>@<your-domain.xxx>)
- Password: The password you use to login to your Email account
- Incoming (IMAP) email server: mail.<your-domain.xxx>
- Port: 143
- Incoming server requires SSL: Not Checked
- Outgoing (SMTP) email server: mail.<your-domain.xxx>
- Port: 587
- Outgoing server requires SSL: Not Checked
- Outgoing server requires authentication: Checked
- Use the same username and password to send and receive email: Yes
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Finally, click the back arrow at the top of the column to save the changes you've made.