Authenticate Outgoing Mail Server
The following steps will guide you through the process of configuring an existing Outlook Express mail account to send messages through a mail server that requires authentication.

1. Start Outlook Express
   
   
2. Select "Tools" from the menu bar, then select "Accounts..."
   (see figure 1)
   

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3. Select the POP3 account that you would like to update, then click the "Properties" button (see figure 2)
   

   Figure 2	(Click to Enlarge)

   
   
4. Select the "Servers" tab (see figure 3)
   
   
5. Verify that the following settings are correct: (see figure 3)
   
   • Incoming mail (POP3)
     This field should contain the address of your incoming mail server in the form: mail.domain.extension
     
   • Outgoing mail (SMTP)
     This field should contain the address of your outgoing mail server in the form: mail.domain.extension
     
   • Account name
     This field should contain your user name in the form: domain.name
     
   • Password
     This field should contain the password you have previously selected, we recommend checking the "Remember password" checkbox
     
   
   Note: Your settings may vary from those pictured in figure 3
   

   Figure 3	(Click to Enlarge)

   
   
6. Check "My server requires authentication", then click the "OK" button (see figure 3)
   

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