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Setting up a Desktop E-mail Program - Mail (OS X 10.6 Mail)

Configuring and Securing OS X Mail

1. Open OS X Mail.
2. From the Mail menu, select Preferences.
3. Select the Accounts icon.
4. In the bottom left corner, click the + option to create a new account.
5. From the Add Account screen, enter the following information:
   • In the Full Name field, enter your name.
   • In the Email Address field, enter your UMBS e-mail address.
   • In the Password field, enter your UMBS password.
6. Click Continue.
7. From the Incoming Mail Server screen, enter the following information:
   • Select the Account Type from the drop-down list. Choose either IMAP or POP depending on how you want to define your account.
   • Enter a description for your account in the Description field.
   • Enter mail.utexas.edu in the Incoming Mail Server field.
   • The User Name and Password are already filled out.
8. Click Continue.
9. From the Outgoing Mail Server screen, enter the following information:
   • Enter a description for your account in the Description field.
   • Enter mail.utexas.edu in the Outgoing Mail Server field.
   • Check Use Authentication.
   • The User Name and Password are already filled out.
10. From the Account Summary screen, click Create.
11. Close the Accounts dialog box.
    
    NOTE: Send a test e-mail from another account to your UMBS e-mail account to make sure everything works.