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

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."