Outlook Express 6 - Setting up a Zen Broadband E-mail Account
Aim of this Article:
This article provides instructions for configuring Outlook Express 6 to send and receive e-mail over a secure (SSL) connection. By following this guide you will be able to use your Laptop to send e-mail using Zen Internet's mail servers while travelling and using other connections (e.g. wireless hotspots/mobile tethering). SSL provides encryption for incoming and outgoing e-mail.
NOTE: You must configure your outgoing server as detailed below if you intend to send e-mail from anywhere other than your Zen Internet Broadband or other Zen Internet connectivity product.
Configuring Outlook Express:
Before configuring Outlook Express to send and receive e-mail over an SSL connection, you should set up your mail client as per this Related Article.
Configuring Outlook Express to use SSL:
First, open Outlook Express.
Once Outlook Express is open click on Tools and then Accounts.
Select your Zen account and click Properties.
Click on the Servers tab.
Click the option under "Outgoing Mail Server" that says My server requires authentication.
Click on the Advanced tab.
Click both options that say This server requires a secure connection (SSL).
Ensure that both boxes are ticked and the text box marked above has the numbers "995".
Click OK.
Click Close.
