Follow the steps below to configure Mail for Windows XP for SMTP Authentication.

How to Configure Mail for Outlook Express for SMTP Authentication

Open Outlook Express
From the Tools menu, choose Accounts.
Select your email account in the Mail Description list
Click the Prpoerties button.
If you have a new account (emaill address) to setup. choose Add Mail
Follow the wizard if adding new
IF you are editing an existing account and click Properties
choose between POP3 and IMAP.
if you plan to sync your email on the server and have multiple devices access it in sync use IMAP.
Choose POP3 if you don't need your device(s) to be in sync scroll down
Go to Tools Accounts > Mail Tab highlight account and click Properties to edit
Click on the Servers Tab
Tick My server requires authentication
Click the Settings Button
Tick the radial button use Use same settings as my incoming mail server
Click OK and Apply in the properies window
IF you are using POP3 and want to leave a copy of mail on the server. this setting is important when mutiple devices will be accessing a pop 3 account.
you can set this in the tab Advanced tab as shown below
Once you have finshed click Apply and OK
your all done !

Congratulations! You have successfully configured Mail for Outlook Express with SMTP Authentication.

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