Configuring IMAP in Outlook® 2011 for Mac
Follow these instructions to configure IMAPInternet Message Access Protocol Outlook® 2011 for Mac:
1. Open Outlook® 2011.
2. If you see a Welcome to Outlook® screen, click Add Account. Otherwise click Tools > Accounts and click + in the menu bar.
3. Click E-mail Account.
4. Enter the following information:
| Option | Value |
|---|---|
| Email Address: | [full email address] |
| Password: | [your password] |
| User Name: | [full email address] |
| Type: | Select IMAP |
| Incoming Server: | [IMAP server name] |
| Select Override default port and enter port number: | Use the default port number 44143 or the port number specified by your Systems Administrator. |
| Use SSL to connect (recommended) |
Select to connect to GFI Archiver using an encrypted connection. NOTE If SSL is not enabled, the connection will be unencrypted. |
| Outgoing Server: | [SMTP server name provided by your Systems Administrator] |
NOTE
Unselect Configure Automatically.
5. Click Add Account.
6. In the Accounts window, click on More Options and set Authentication to Use Incoming Server Info.
7. Click Advanced and select Use IMAP IDLE (If the server supports it) to be notified when there are new messages.
8. Click OK.