Here’s a sample video tutorial on “How to Set Up an IMAP Account in Microsoft Outlook 2013”
Step by Step Instructions
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Open Microsoft Outlook 2013.
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Click on File in the top left menu. Under Account Information, select Add Account.
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Select the option for Manual setup or additional server types.
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Choose POP or IMAP.
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Fill in your name and complete email address in the User’s Information section.
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Choose Account Type and select IMAP.
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Here are the incoming and outgoing servers for SSL and NON-SSL.
NON-SSL
Incoming server: mail.domain.com
Outgoing server: mail.domain.com
(replace YOUR domain name accordingly)
SSL
Incoming server: serverhostname
Outgoing server: serverhostname
(serverhostname refers to the name of the server that hosts your email.)
serverhostname can be found in your web hosting control panel’s server information section. )
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Enter your email address and password in the Logon Information section and select Remember password.
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Next, click on More settings… as shown in the screenshot below.
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In the Outgoing server tab, select My outgoing server (SMTP) requires authentication.
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Navigate to the Advanced tab and modify the port values according to your preference for either SSL or NON-SSL.
NON-SSL
Incoming IMAP: 143
Outgoing for IMAP: 587
SSL
Incoming IMAP: 993
Outgoing for IMAP: 465
NOTE: If you opt for SSL settings, make sure to check the box for This server requires an encrypted connection (SSL).
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Click on the OK button.
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Finally, click Finish to complete the setup of your email account in Microsoft Outlook 2013.