How to Add a New Identity to Outlook Express

When more than one person uses the same computer, you can keep things straight by assigning each user a separate identity or mailbox in Outlook Express. Follow these steps to add a new identity to Outlook Express.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

1. Make certain that each person who will have an identity in Outlook Express also has a separate email address.

2. Click on the File menu and highlight "Identities." Click "Add New Identity."

3. Add the name of your identity and whether you want to require a password. If you don't want anyone else to gain access to your email, you should check the password option and create a password. Just don't forget what the password is.

4. Select "OK." The identity window will ask if you want to switch to the new identity. Click "Yes."

5. Log on as the new user. You will be asked to provide information about your Internet connection. If you don't know this information, check with your ISP (Internet Service Provider).

6. Switch to another identity by clicking on "File" and choosing "Switch Identity." A window pops up with all the identities created in Outlook Express. Click on the name of the mailbox you want to go to, and then click "OK." If the identity is password protected, you must give the password.

7. Manage identities by choosing "Identity" on the File menu. Click on "Manage Identities." Understand that each identity has its own messages, contacts and settings.

Tips & Warnings

• Individual computer users who have more than one email account can view email under a single identity in Outlook Express.

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