E-Mail Setup Reference: Text Only
Applies to: Office 365 for professionals and small businesses, Office 365 for enterprises, Microsoft Exchange, Live@edu
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Use the following tables to find the instructions for setting up your favorite e-mail program to connect to your account.
Connecting Using a Web Browser
You can connect and manage your account using a Web browser. For setup instructions, see How to Sign In to Outlook Web App.
Connecting Using a Program that Supports the Most E-Mail and Collaboration Features
The following programs support the most e-mail and collaboration features. They also help you set up your account automatically.
| Operating system | E-mail program | Setup instructions |
|---|---|---|
Windows |
Outlook 2007 |
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Windows |
Outlook 2010 |
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Macintosh OS X 10.58 or a later version |
Outlook 2011 for Mac |
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Macintosh OS X 10.4.9 or a later version |
Office Entourage 2008, Web Services Edition |
Set Up Entourage 2008, Web Services Edition for Your Account |
Macintosh OS 10.6 Snow Leopard |
Set Up Mail for Mac OS 10.6 Snow Leopard or 10.7 Lion for Your E-Mail Account |
Note
If you're a Windows user or a Macintosh user, consider setting up your account using one of the programs listed in the preceding table. Setting up your account with one of these programs instead of an Internet e-mail program that supports IMAP or POP lets you connect to your e-mail account automatically. Also, if you set up your account using one of the listed programs, you can use some calendaring and other collaboration features that aren't available if you connect through IMAP or POP.
If you're a Windows user who doesn't currently own Outlook 2007 or Outlook 2010, you can download a free trial of Microsoft Office from the Microsoft Office Online Web site.
Connect Using an Internet E-Mail Program That Supports IMAP or POP
| Operating system | E-mail program | Setup instructions |
|---|---|---|
Windows |
The 2009 version of Windows Live Mail |
Set Up the 2009 Version of Windows Live Mail for Your E-Mail Account |
Windows |
Windows Live Mail 2011 |
|
Windows |
Windows Mail |
|
Windows |
Outlook Express |
|
Windows |
Outlook 2007 |
Set Up Outlook 2007 for IMAP or POP Access to Your E-Mail Account |
Windows |
Outlook 2010 |
Set Up Outlook 2010 for IMAP or POP Access to Your E-Mail Account |
Macintosh |
Mozilla Thunderbird 2.0 |
|
Macintosh |
Mozilla Thunderbird 3.0 |
|
Macintosh |
Entourage 2004 or Entourage 2008 |
Set Up Entourage for Mac OS X for IMAP or POP Access to Your E-Mail Account |
Macintosh |
Set Up Mail for Mac OS X for IMAP or POP Access to Your E-Mail Account |
For information about where you can download these and other IMAP and POP applications, see "E-Mail Programs That Use POP3 or IMAP 4" in the topic Using POP3 and IMAP4 E-Mail Programs.
Connect Using a Mobile Phone with an Internet Connection
You can connect using your Windows Mobile phone, Apple iPhone, or other Internet-capable mobile phone. For more information, see Mobile Phone Setup Wizard.
Connect Using Any Phone
Use Outlook Voice Access with any phone to access your e-mail, calendar, and contacts. For more information, see Using Outlook Voice Access.