How to Setup an Outlook Express Email Account

Setting up an email account in Microsoft Outlook Express will allow you to send and receive emails. You may create a personal account or a business account in order to connect with friends or partners through email.

Things You'll Need

  • Microsoft operating system
  • Microsoft Outlook Express
  • Web browser
  • Internet connection
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Instructions

    • 1

      Create an online email account. If you already have an email account, move on to step 2.

    • 2

      Choose "Start" on your task bar. Select "All Programs" and choose "Outlook Express."

    • 3

      Click on "Tools" in the top left-hand side of the window.

    • 4

      Select "Accounts" from the drop-down menu.

    • 5

      Choose the "Mail" tab in the Internet Accounts window.

    • 6

      Click "Add" and from the side menu, click "Mail."

    • 7

      Enter your name in the Internet Connection Wizard and click "Next."

    • 8

      Enter the email address you wish to use in Outlook and again, click "Next."

    • 9

      Enter the server information into the next window. If you are unsure what to add in this area, contact your ISP and ask them for the information.

    • 10

      Enter your email account name and password into the next window. You can get this information from your ISP or by entering the information through the control panel.

    • 11

      Click "Next" and then click "Finish."

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