Email configuration for Windows Mail (Windows Vista)
Windows Vista (and Windows Mail) are no longer available from, or supported by, Microsoft.
For security and support reasons, we strongly recommend that you change to an alternative email program.
Internode recommends Mozilla Thunderbird. Thunderbird is available for free, and offers several advantages over Windows Mail, including improved search, themes and extensions, and increased security.
For more information, see our support guide for configuring an Internode email account in Thunderbird.
This guide is suitable for Windows Mail (for Windows Vista).
What we'll cover:
- Configuring an Internode email account in Windows Mail.
NOTE: If possible, it is strongly recommended that you upgrade Windows Mail to the latest software: Windows Live Mail 2011. This can be downloaded from the Microsoft Windows Live Essentials web site.
Step 1
- Open Windows Mail.
- NOTE: If this is the first time you have used Windows Mail, you will be presented with a setup wizard. If this happens, skip to Step 5.
Step 2
- Click on Tools in the menu bar, then click on Accounts
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Figure 1: Locating 'Accounts' in the menu |
Step 3
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Figure 2: The 'Add' button in the Internet Accounts screen |
Step 4
- Select the E-mail Account option, then click Next.
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Figure 3: Selecting the Account Type |
Step 5
- In the Display name field, enter your given name or business name. This is how your name will appear when people receive email from you.
- Click Next to continue the wizard.
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Figure 4: Entering your name |
Step 6
- In the E-mail address field, type your Internode email address - for example, username@internode.on.net
- Click Next to continue the wizard.
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Figure 5: Entering your Internode email address |
Step 7
- Select IMAP for Incoming e-mail server type.
- In the Incoming mail (POP3 or IMAP) server field, type mail.internode.on.net
- In the Outgoing e-mail server (SMTP) name field, type mail.internode.on.net
- Make sure there is a tick next to Outgoing server requires authentication.
- Click Next to continue the wizard.
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Figure 6: Setting your incoming and outgoing mail servers |
Step 8
- In the E-mail username field, type your Internode username. Do not include @internode.on.net.
- In the Password field, enter your Internode password, then click Next.
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Figure 7: Entering your Internode account information |
Step 9
- Click on the Finish button to return to the accounts screen.
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Figure 8: The end of the setup wizard - further configuration is required |
Step 10
- You should see your new email account. Select Properties from the menu to the right of the window.
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Figure 9: Your new account in the Internet Accounts screen |
Step 11
- Select Advanced from the tabs across the top of the window.
- Underneath Incoming server (IMAP) select This server requires a secure connection (SSL).
- Underneath Outgoing server (SMTP) select This server requires a secure connection (SSL).
- Next to Outgoing server (SMTP) change the number from 25 to 465.
- Next to Incoming server (IMAP) check that the number is 993.
- Click OK to return to the Internet Accounts window.
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Figure 10: Setting Advanced server settings |
- Click Close at the bottom right of the Internet Accounts window to complete the setup process.
Congratulations! Windows Mail is now configured for use.
Further Assistance
If you are having trouble setting up the email account or would like to clarify any of the steps, please contact our Support team.