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Outlook 2016 configuration

To add an email account to Outlook 2016 on Windows:

1. Open Outlook 2016 from your start menu.

2. On the top left, click the 'File' tab.

A popout menu appears allowing you to add an account:

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3. Click 'Add Account'.

4. Enter your email address.

5. Click the 'Advanced' link and check the box to set up the account manually.
6. Click the 'Connect' button.

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7. Choose POP or IMAP. IMAP is recommended.

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8. On the next page, you'll need to enter your Incoming and Outgoing settings.
Server — This is your DreamHost mail server name. The example above uses
'imap.dreamhost.com' for the incoming server. If you'd prefer a POP connection, you

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would use pop.dreamhost.com instead. The outgoing server is always

'smtp.dreamhost.com'.

Make sure you only enter your DreamHost mail servername. Do not
use a subdomain such as mail.example.com. You may get an
insecure warning if you use the wrong mail hostname.

Port — If you chose IMAP, the secure port is 993. For outgoing ports, use 465 or
587.
Encryption — SSL/TLS.
Require logon using Secure Password Authentication — Check this box.

9. Click the 'Next' button.

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10. Enter your password and click 'Connect'.

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11. You will see a confirmation if it was successfully set up.

See also
Email client configuration overview
Email client protocols and port numbers

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Article last updated March 07, 2019 09:02 PST.

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