OS X 10.4 - Mail 2.x - Using E-mail whilst travelling

Aim of this Article:

This article provides instructions for configuring Mac Mail 2.x  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 Mail:

Before configuring Mail to receive e-mail over an SSL connection, you should set up your mail client as per this Related Article.

Configuring Mail to use SSL:

First, open Mail by clicking Go -> Applications -> Mail

Click Mail in the program menu and then click Preferences. This opens the Accounts window at the Account Information tab.

Click on the Server Settings button under Outgoing Mail Server.

Put a tick in the box next to Use Secure Sockets Layer (SSL).

From the Authentication drop down choose Password .

In the Username and Password fields enter your full email address and password for your account.

Click OK.

Click on the Advanced tab.

Put a tick in the box next to the option Use SSL.

Ensure that the box is ticked and the Port text box has the numbers "995".

Close the window, and click to Save the settings.