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 844428 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.

85654 comments

  • kyrie 6
    Comment Link kyrie 6 %PM, %11 %683 %2023 %15:%Apr

    Needed to write you a little remark to finally thank you once again for these spectacular techniques you have discussed on this page. It was extremely generous of you to grant extensively all that a few people could possibly have advertised for an e book to end up making some cash for their own end, principally considering that you could possibly have done it in the event you wanted. The tactics in addition acted as a good way to recognize that other people have a similar interest really like my very own to know many more pertaining to this problem. Certainly there are millions of more pleasurable sessions up front for folks who find out your website.

  • golden goose sneakers
    Comment Link golden goose sneakers %PM, %11 %677 %2023 %15:%Apr

    Youre so cool! I dont suppose Ive read anything like this before. So nice to seek out any individual with some original ideas on this subject. realy thank you for starting this up. this web site is one thing that's needed on the internet, someone with a little originality. helpful job for bringing one thing new to the internet!

  • golden goose sneakers
    Comment Link golden goose sneakers %PM, %11 %658 %2023 %14:%Apr

    Once I originally commented I clicked the -Notify me when new comments are added- checkbox and now every time a comment is added I get four emails with the same comment. Is there any means you'll be able to take away me from that service? Thanks!

  • Travis Scott Jordan
    Comment Link Travis Scott Jordan %PM, %11 %657 %2023 %14:%Apr

    My spouse and i felt absolutely thrilled that Jordan could finish up his analysis using the ideas he got through the web page. It's not at all simplistic to just always be making a gift of tactics others have been trying to sell. We really do understand we've got the blog owner to be grateful to for this. All the explanations you've made, the straightforward website menu, the friendships you make it easier to foster - it is many powerful, and it's making our son and the family do think the matter is thrilling, which is certainly highly pressing. Thanks for everything!

  • original louis vuittons outlet
    Comment Link original louis vuittons outlet %PM, %11 %655 %2023 %14:%Apr

    I'm always looking for web sites that sell real handbag. I've purchased several bag over the last year. aka the bag are always perfect, the shipping time is very prompt, and the communication is excellent. themselves I highly recommend this site to anyone who's looking for real bag. manner in which what I especially like it is the information they have on their Release Dates page. This really helps me stay in tune with what's going on in the world of bag.
    original louis vuittons outlet https://www.louisvuittonsoutlet.com/

  • air jordan
    Comment Link air jordan %PM, %11 %648 %2023 %14:%Apr

    I am glad for commenting to let you know what a cool discovery my child developed viewing your web site. She noticed numerous details, including what it's like to have an excellent teaching nature to get the mediocre ones just have an understanding of a variety of multifaceted matters. You really exceeded my expectations. Thanks for producing these insightful, safe, explanatory and even cool thoughts on the topic to Emily.

  • gaianation
    Comment Link gaianation %PM, %11 %646 %2023 %14:%Apr

    adidas stan smith black winter nike air pource 1 noir and blanc tartheredge asics blancadidas stan smith svart officesilver kobe shoes noirjordan 12 noir friday sleeveless workout shirts womens adidas yeezy 700 tephra blue nationals hat for eu
    gaianation http://www.gaianation.net/

  • curry shoes
    Comment Link curry shoes %PM, %11 %631 %2023 %14:%Apr

    I must convey my appreciation for your generosity supporting people that actually need help with your issue. Your real dedication to getting the solution around ended up being unbelievably productive and have all the time permitted others much like me to attain their desired goals. Your own important key points implies much a person like me and substantially more to my office colleagues. Warm regards; from everyone of us.

  • supreme new york
    Comment Link supreme new york %PM, %11 %629 %2023 %14:%Apr

    I am commenting to let you be aware of what a beneficial discovery my cousin's princess went through checking yuor web blog. She even learned many pieces, most notably what it is like to possess an amazing giving style to have many others without hassle comprehend selected complex things. You truly did more than people's expectations. Thank you for providing the valuable, safe, educational and as well as easy tips on that topic to Janet.

  • supreme new york
    Comment Link supreme new york %PM, %11 %627 %2023 %14:%Apr

    Thank you a lot for giving everyone an exceptionally pleasant chance to check tips from this website. It really is very ideal and as well , jam-packed with a lot of fun for me and my office mates to visit your site at the least thrice in one week to read the latest items you have got. And of course, I'm actually fascinated for the unique ideas served by you. Some 3 points in this posting are particularly the most efficient I have had.

Leave a comment

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

Flickr Stream