How to Set Up Outlook 2011 for Mac

This article provides an extensive guide on how to set up Outlook 2011 for Mac. We aim to help Mac users achieve seamless communication and productivity by configuring Outlook 2011 for their business email accounts.

In this article, we will discuss:

• How to Set Up Outlook 2011 for Mac
• How to Remove Account in Outlook 2011 for Mac
• Review

How to Set Up Outlook 2011 for Mac

Follow the steps below to set up Outlook 2011 for Mac:

1. Open your Outlook 2011 for Mac.
   1. If this is your first time setting up an email account, you should see a screen similar to the one shown below.
      1. Click Add Account.
         
      
      
      2. Then click E-mail Account.
         
   
   
   2. If you already have an email account set up, when you open Outlook on the menu bar:
      
      1. Select Tools.
      2. Then, click Accounts....


2. Click the + button and then E-mail, to add a new email account.
   


3. If you need your email settings, you can locate them by entering your domain name below. Enter your email, then click Add Account.

   Enter your domain name in the form below to locate your email settings. For example, if your email address is [email protected], enter emailhelp.com.

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   Below is a detailed explanation of the email settings.

   	POP	IMAP
   Email Address:	The email address you are setting up.	The email address you are setting up.
   Incoming Mail Server:	A system that receives an email. The server is found in the above results.	A system that receives an email. The server is found in the above results.
   Incoming Server Port:	995 - A setting that mail servers use to receive emails.	993 - A setting that mail servers use to receive emails.
   Outgoing Mail Server:	A system that sends email. The server is found in the above results.	A system that sends email. The server is found in the above results.
   Outgoing Server Port:	587 - A setting that mail servers use to send an email.	587 - A setting that mail servers use to send an email.
   Outgoing Server (SMTP) requires authentication:	Yes - Your full email address and password.	Yes - Your full email address and password.
   SSL/TLS:	Enable this option. Enabling SSL and using TLS ensures your email remains secure. Please be sure you are using a mail app that supports TLS 1.2.	Enable this option. Enabling SSL and using TLS ensures your email remains secure. Please be sure you are using a mail app that supports TLS 1.2.

   Below are the email settings for Dotster and Mydomain customers:

   Email Settings for Dotster Customers

    

   Below are generic settings that should work for any email client or mobile device.

   Setting	What You Input
   Username:	Your full email address
   Password:	Your email password
   Connection Type:	Server & Port info
   POP	Incoming Server: pop.dotster.com Incoming Port: 110 (or 995 with SSL enabled)
   IMAP	Incoming Server: imap.dotster.com Incoming Port: 143 (or 993 with SSL enabled))
   SSL (Optional):	Enabled or Disabled
   Outgoing Server Authentication:	Enabled
   Outgoing Server:	smtp.dotster.com
   Outgoing Port:	587 (or 465 with SSL enabled)

    

   Note: If 587 is not working for the Outgoing Port, try using port 25 instead.

   Email Settings for Mydomain Customers

    

   Below are generic settings that should work for any email client or mobile device.

   Setting	What You Input
   Username:	Your full email address
   Password:	Your email password
   Connection Type:	Server & Port info
   POP	Incoming Server: pop.mydomain.com Incoming Port: 110 (or 995 with SSL enabled)
   IMAP	Incoming Server: imap.mydomain.com Incoming Port: 143 (or 993 with SSL enabled))
   SSL (Optional):	Enabled or Disabled
   Outgoing Server Authentication:	Enabled
   Outgoing Server:	smtp.mydomain.com
   Outgoing Port:	587 (or 465 with SSL enabled)

    

   Note: If 587 is not working for the Outgoing Port, try using port 25 instead.

4. Click More Options under the Outgoing Server section.
   


5. Select Use Incoming Server Info for authentication, then click OK.
   

Your email account is now set up. You may close the Accounts window and begin using Outlook 2011 for Mac.

How to Remove Account in Outlook 2011 for Mac

1. Launch Outlook for Mac 2011.
2. From the toolbar, click Outlook >> Preferences.
3. In the Personal Settings column, click on Accounts.
4. The Accounts screen comes up. It will list each email account you have set up in Outlook.
5. Select which email account you want to delete in the left panel.
6. Then, at the bottom, click the − button to delete the selected account.

Review

Setting up email in Outlook 2011 for Mac streamlines and significantly enhances communication and email management. By following the guidance provided, you can leverage the full advantages of Outlook 2011 for Mac.