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How do I Setup Mail in Mac OS X 10.5?


To set up the built-in mail program, "Mail," specifically version 3.2, follow the steps listed below;

1. Upon opening Mail for the first time, you will be prompted to configure it to retrieve your e-mail.

2. You will be prompted for some general information about your e-mail.

* Enter your full name in the "Full Name" field.
* Enter your e-mail address in the "Email Address" field.
* Enter the password for your account in the "Password" field.
* For more detailed information about each of these fields, click on the "?" button in the lower-left corner of this window.



3. You will be prompted for information regarding the retrieval of new mail..

* Select "POP" as your "Account Type."
* Enter whatever you would like to for "Description."
* Enter "pop.1and1.com" in the "Incoming Mail Server" field.
* Enter your login name in the "User Name" field. Note that for this purpose, your login name should be in lower-case.
* Enter the password associated with your account in the "Password" field.
* For more detailed information about each of these fields, click on the "?" button in the lower-left corner of this window.



4. The use of Secure Socket Layer (SSL) is recommended when available.



5. You will be prompted for information regarding the sending of outbound mail.

* Enter "smtp.1and1.com" in the "Outgoing Mail Server" field.
* Check the box labeled "Use Authentication."
* Enter your login name in the "User Name" field. Note that for this purpose, your login name should be in lower-case.
* Enter the password associated with your account in the "Password" field.
* For more detailed information about each of these fields, click on the "?" button in the lower-left corner of this window.



6. The use of Secure Socket Layer (SSL) is recommended when available.



7. You will be prompted to confirm your mail server settings. Please double-check the following values:

* Incoming Mail Server should display "pop.1and1.com" with SSL on.
* Outgoing Mail Server should display "smtp.1and1.com" with SSL on.


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