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Enabling SMTP Authentication Using Microsoft Outlook Express 5.x or 6.x




#1 Open Windows Vista Mail.

#2 Click on Tools in the menu bar and select Accounts from the drop-down menu.

#3 Select your account with us from the list.

#4 Click on the Properties button.

#5 Click on the Servers tab.

#6 Near the bottom of the window find the Outgoing Mail Server section.

#7 Check the box that says My server requires authentication.

#8 Click on the Settings button.

#9 Select the option that says Use same settings as my incoming mail server if it is not already selected.

#10 Click OK.

#11 Click Apply.

#12 Click OK.

#13 Click Close.

#14 Test to ensure you can send mail. If so, you're done!

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