Blog

How to configure Microsoft Outlook 2007 to Send & Receive Mail

This page explains how to set up Microsoft Outlook 2007 to send and receive e-mail for a POP mailbox you've created.

Tip: make sure that the program you are using is Microsoft Outlook, and not Microsoft Outlook Express. These two similarly named programs have different set up instructions. Be sure you do not see the word "Express" on the screen when you start the program.

1. Start the Microsoft Outlook program.

You can use the Start menu to start Outlook 2007. When it opens, click Tools, then Accounts Settings from the menu bar:

outlook2007 1

2. The "Accounts Settings" window appears.

Make sure the E-mail tab is selected, then click New.

outlook2007 2

3. You are asked to choose the E-mail Service.

Choose Microsoft Exchange, POP3, IMAP or HTTP, then click Next.

outlook2007 3

4. The "Auto Account Setup" screen appears.

When this window appears, simply leave the fields empty, check the Manually configure server settings or additional server types checkbox, then click Next.

outlook2007 4

5. The "Choose E-mail Service" screen appears.

Choose Internet E-mail, then click Next.

outlook2007 5

6. The "Internet E-mail Settings" screen appears.

This is the window where you'll enter most of your account settings. You want the window to look like this:

outlook2007 6
  • "Your Name" is the name that other people will see when you send them e-mail. It should usually be your real name, such as John Smith or Joan of Arc.
  • Enter your "E-mail Address". The address must be the e-mail address of the POP mailbox you created in your account management control panel.
  • For "Account Type", choose POP3.
  • Enter pop3.wildplanetmail.com for the "Incoming mail server" and smtp.wildplanetmail.com for the "Outgoing mail server (SMTP)".
  • Enter your e-mail address again as the "User Name". (The user name must be all lower case).
  • Type your e-mail password into the "Password" box. This is the password you chose for this e-mail address when you created the mailbox in your account management control panel. Or, we may have created it for you. Remember that this password may be different from your master account password. Make sure you check Remember password if you don't want Outlook to ask you for the password each time you read e-mail.
  • Make sure that "Require logon using Secure Password Authentication (SPA)" is not checked.
  • Do not click "Test Account Settings" yet; it will not work until you complete the next steps.

7. Click the "More Settings" button.

A new "Internet E-mail Settings" window appears.

8. Choose the "Outgoing Server" tab.

In the "Outgoing Server" tab, check My outgoing server (SMTP) requires authentication.

Select Use same settings as my incoming mail server.

outlook2007 8

9. Choose the "Advanced" tab.

Click the "Advanced" tab and change the "Outgoing Server (SMTP)" port number to 587. Doing this makes sure that your ISP will not block your outgoing mail connections.

outlook2007 10

In this picture, we've also shown the "Leave a copy of messages on the server" option checked. Whether you do this (and what options you choose below it) is up to you, but we do recommend it: it makes Outlook leave messages on our server so they're visible to your Webmail pages, and to any other devices you might use to read mail. If you don't enable this option, your computer running Outlook will contain the only copies of your messages.

10. Click OK to close the "Internet E-mail Settings" window.

After you close the "Internet E-mail Settings" window, the "Add New E-mail Account" screen will still be visible.

11. Test the settings.

Click Test Account Settings. Outlook will usually tell you that "all tests completed successfully".

If Outlook tells you a test failed, double-check to be sure you've entered the settings correctly.

If Outlook still tells you that a test failed, we recommend continuing anyway. This is because some software on your computer (including Norton Antivirus) can make the "Test Account Settings" feature fail, even when Outlook is correctly configured. In most cases, Outlook will work properly when you try sending real messages.

If the "Test Account Settings" window is still open, close it to continue.

12. Finish the wizard.

Click Next, then Finish.

outlook2007 finish

Outlook setup is complete

You're finished! Try sending yourself a test e-mail message to make sure it works.

Read 849085 times Last modified on %AM, %07 %245 %2015 %04:%Mar

About The Author

Super User

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur.

85709 comments

  • golden goose
    Comment Link golden goose %PM, %27 %893 %2023 %20:%Apr

    Thanks a lot for providing individuals with an extraordinarily breathtaking possiblity to read critical reviews from here. It really is very great and also stuffed with amusement for me personally and my office mates to search your blog more than three times in a week to read the new guidance you will have. And definitely, I am actually satisfied with all the splendid strategies you serve. Certain 1 facts in this article are absolutely the most impressive I have had.

  • bape clothing
    Comment Link bape clothing %PM, %27 %887 %2023 %20:%Apr

    I simply wanted to compose a small comment to be able to express gratitude to you for all the remarkable solutions you are showing at this website. My extensive internet lookup has at the end been recognized with excellent concept to share with my friends and family. I 'd state that that we visitors actually are undeniably endowed to exist in a fine site with so many marvellous people with very beneficial opinions. I feel rather fortunate to have encountered the webpages and look forward to plenty of more entertaining times reading here. Thanks a lot once more for everything.

  • off white outlet
    Comment Link off white outlet %PM, %27 %882 %2023 %20:%Apr

    Thanks so much for giving everyone an exceptionally remarkable opportunity to read articles and blog posts from this site. It's always so good plus full of fun for me and my office acquaintances to search the blog at a minimum 3 times in 7 days to see the new issues you have. Not to mention, I am just at all times amazed concerning the sensational creative ideas you give. Selected 2 areas in this posting are rather the most efficient we have ever had.

  • paul george shoes
    Comment Link paul george shoes %PM, %27 %882 %2023 %20:%Apr

    I simply desired to thank you very much yet again. I do not know what I might have taken care of in the absence of these recommendations shown by you about such a theme. Entirely was a very distressing difficulty in my view, nevertheless spending time with this specialised approach you dealt with the issue forced me to weep with delight. I am just thankful for this support and pray you find out what a great job you're accomplishing training the others via your website. I am certain you have never encountered any of us.

  • golden goose glitter sneakers
    Comment Link golden goose glitter sneakers %PM, %27 %881 %2023 %20:%Apr

    A powerful share, I simply given this onto a colleague who was doing slightly analysis on this. And he actually bought me breakfast because I discovered it for him.. smile. So let me reword that: Thnx for the deal with! However yeah Thnkx for spending the time to discuss this, I really feel strongly about it and love reading more on this topic. If doable, as you turn out to be expertise, would you mind updating your blog with more particulars? It is highly helpful for me. Massive thumb up for this weblog put up!

  • nike dunks
    Comment Link nike dunks %PM, %27 %881 %2023 %20:%Apr

    I simply wished to thank you so much all over again. I'm not certain the things that I would have sorted out without these techniques shared by you on such field. It previously was the depressing concern in my view, but seeing a skilled technique you handled that took me to weep over gladness. I am happy for the guidance and thus wish you know what an amazing job your are accomplishing training people using your webpage. Most probably you have never encountered any of us.

  • golden goose mid star sneakers
    Comment Link golden goose mid star sneakers %PM, %27 %878 %2023 %20:%Apr

    After I originally commented I clicked the -Notify me when new feedback are added- checkbox and now each time a comment is added I get 4 emails with the same comment. Is there any approach you may take away me from that service? Thanks!

  • off white clothing
    Comment Link off white clothing %PM, %27 %859 %2023 %19:%Apr

    I want to show my thanks to this writer just for rescuing me from this incident. As a result of browsing through the world wide web and obtaining tricks which are not productive, I was thinking my entire life was done. Existing minus the solutions to the issues you have solved through your good guide is a crucial case, as well as the ones that would have in a negative way damaged my entire career if I hadn't come across your web blog. Your primary mastery and kindness in playing with all the details was tremendous. I don't know what I would have done if I hadn't encountered such a point like this. I can now look ahead to my future. Thanks a lot so much for the impressive and sensible help. I will not think twice to suggest your site to anyone who would like guide on this problem.

  • nike sb
    Comment Link nike sb %PM, %27 %856 %2023 %19:%Apr

    My husband and i were now relieved Albert managed to do his investigation through the ideas he discovered out of your blog. It is now and again perplexing to just find yourself freely giving techniques that others may have been making money from. We really know we've got the website owner to thank for that. Most of the illustrations you've made, the straightforward web site menu, the friendships your site give support to create - it's mostly great, and it's really aiding our son and our family recognize that that article is excellent, and that is truly pressing. Many thanks for the whole lot!

  • fear of god clothing
    Comment Link fear of god clothing %PM, %27 %856 %2023 %19:%Apr

    I must express appreciation to the writer for rescuing me from this particular setting. Because of looking out throughout the the web and coming across tricks which were not helpful, I believed my entire life was over. Living without the approaches to the difficulties you have resolved by means of your main blog post is a critical case, as well as the ones that would have in a negative way affected my entire career if I hadn't noticed the blog. Your primary understanding and kindness in maneuvering the whole lot was crucial. I don't know what I would've done if I had not discovered such a point like this. I can also now look ahead to my future. Thanks very much for this skilled and result oriented guide. I will not be reluctant to refer your site to any individual who would like tips on this problem.

Leave a comment

Make sure you enter all the required information, indicated by an asterisk (*). HTML code is not allowed.

Flickr Stream