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Setting Up Your Outlook Account

To set up your Outlook account, follow the directions below.

  1. Click on the Start button. Look for the the "O" section in your app list. When you scroll there, you should see Outlook 2016. Click to start the program. This screen should appear:
    Screenshot of Outlook 2016 installation dialog box
  2. Click Next. You will see this screen:
    Screenshot of Outlook 2016 installation dialog box asking if you want to set up an email account
  3. Make sure Yes is selected and click Next once more. This screen will follow:
    Screenshot of Outlook 2016 installation dialog box asking for email account details
  4. Enter your name (first and last), email address as your [email protected], and your Ferris360 password. Click Next, and the client will authenticate your information:
    Screenshot of Outlook 2016 installation dialog box searching for mail server settings
    The following screen will then appear:
    Screenshot of Windows security login credentials dialog box
  5. Enter your email and password. You should be presented with this screen:
    Screenshot of Outlook 2016 installation dialog box after successfully setting up an account
  6. Click Finish and Outlook will open:
    Screenshot of Outlook 2016 main window

If you have any problems, please contact the IT Solution Center (ITSC) via one of the options on the left.