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Configuring Entourage using IMAP
for Macintosh

Summary: This handout is a comprehensive set of instructions to configure Microsoft Entourage to work with Macintosh. Entourage is available with Microsoft Office. Outlook Express is no longer available.

NOTE: OIT does not support Entourage. If you encounter trouble using this program please switch to a different mail program listed at http://www.oit.uci.edu/email/settings.html

What is IMAP?

• IMAP (Internet Message Access Protocol) stores your email on the server. You can view just the heading and the sender of the email message and then decide whether to download the message. Since your email is stored on the server, all your messages will be available wherever you check your mail. You can also create and manipulate folders or mailboxes on the server.
• Some things to consider:
  You must be connected to the Internet whenever you read your email. Since you will be keeping all your email on the server, you need to manage your mail deletion more carefully so you won't go over disk quota. One drawback is that it is a slower protocol than POP due to its "synchronization" process.
• Is IMAP the mail protocol for you?
  This will depend on your email needs and work habits. For advice, faculty and staff should consult your Computing Support Coordinator.

Getting Started

This is where your personal information and the names of the incoming/outgoing servers are stored.

1. Launch Entourage by double-clicking on it's icon.
2. Go to the Tools menu and choose Accounts.
3. In the Accounts window, click on the New button. (Figure 1)

4. The New Account window will appear. (Figure 2). Choose IMAP from the drop down menu and click OK.

6. The Edit Account window will appear. (Figure 3).
7. In the Account name field, type a title for this account.
8. Type your name in the Name field.
9. Type your UCI email address in the Email address field.
10. Type your UCInetID in the Account ID field. Your UCInetID is generally the part before the @ sign in your email address.
11. Type in imap.uci.edu in the IMAP server field.
12. Type your password. Check the Save password box if you want to save your password. Remember that using this option will allow anyone with access to your computer to read and send mail in your name.
13. Click the "Click here for advanced receiving options" button.
14. Check the box next to "This IMAP Service requires a secure connection (SSL). Click the small close box in this window.
    
    
    Figure 3
    
15. Type smtp.uci.edu in the SMTP server field. (Figure 4)
16. Click the "Click here for advanced sending options" button.
17. Check the box next to "SMTP service requires secure connection (SSL)".
18. Check the box next to "Use same settings as receiving mail server"
    

    Problems Sending Email From Home?

    Your Internet Service Provider may be blocking other servers from sending email. This is to cut down on the spread of spam and viruses.

    Option 1: Use your ISP's outgoing mail server (SMTP).

    Option 2: If you use a mobile computer, you may want to use the Virtual Private Network (VPN) when sending email. This will allow you to encrypt your email and use UCI's SMTP servers.

    
    Figure 4
19. Click the OK button to create the account.

You are now ready to use your email. When you want to check your email, click on the Send & Receive button in the toolbar. If you have any problems, please call the OIT Help Desk at 949-824-2222, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.