How do I use Outlook with my new e-mail address?

I have a Yahoo email address but wish to use Outlook Express as my main email?

  • How should I complete the following: Internet account - Servers Tab My incoming mail server is a POP3 server is this correct? Incoming mail (POP3) [not sure how to complete] this box Outgoing mail (SMTP) [not sure how to complete] this box This seems to be my problem area I look forward tom an early reply Regards Kevin

  • Answer:

    You must be a paid subscriber of Yahoo Mail Plus to use email programs like Outlook, Outlook Express, Thunderbird, etc., to access your Yahoo mail. To set up your email program, go to this Help link... http://help.yahoo.com/help/us/mail/pop/ Under the heading 'POP3 Email Client Settings', choose the email program you are using and follow the easy set-up instructions.

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open yahoo mail in a browser window and log in, then click on options. under management there is a option labeled POP access and forwarding, click that select the box for accessing via POP3 then click the blue text [POP settings] and copy the information from there into your outlook express. i would of provided links but it would only link to my mail instead of yours :P Incoming Mail Server (POP3): pop.mail.yahoo.co.uk Use SSL, port: 995 Outgoing Mail Server (SMTP): smtp.mail.yahoo.co.uk Use SSL, port: 465, use authentication Account Name/Username: *********** Email address: *********@yahoo.co.uk Password: ********************

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