Mail.msu.edu: Configuring Mac Mail POP for MacOS X 10.4 Tiger - TB4020

Overview

This document will help you to configure your Mac Mail (built-in MacOS X software) e-mail client to work with the mail.msu.edu e-mail system.

Compatible MacOS version: OS 10.4.x (Tiger)

Note: These instructions do not apply to Mac Mail for OS 10.2 Jaguar or 10.3 Panther; separate Mail documentation is is available for those versions of the OS here.

If you need help updating your MacOS version, please click here.

Before you begin

You must already have a valid MSU NetID to access mail.msu.edu e-mail.

Step 1: Create your e-mail account

1. Start Mail.
2. If it is the first time you are setting up your account, a wizard will walk you through the steps. If the wizard does not appear you can open up the wizard by going to the File menu, then Add Account to launch the wizard.
3. Click Continue.

Step 2: General information

1. Enter the following information:
   • Account Type: POP
   • Account Description: mail.msu.edu
   • Full Name: [Your name]
   • Email Address: [sparty@msu.edu]
2. Click Continue.

Step 3: Incoming mail server

1. Enter the information for the Incoming Mail Server.
   • Incoming Mail Server: mail.msu.edu
   • User Name: [Your Netid]
   • Password: [Your Password]

Step 4: Incoming mail security

1. The Incoming Mail Security window will only show up if the attempt to detect the settings fails. If you do see it, enter the following information.
   • Check the box for Use Secure Sockets Layer (SSL).
   • Select Passwords for Authentication.
2. Click Continue.

Step 5: Outgoing mail server

1. To configure the Outgoing Mail Server, enter the following information.
   • Outgoing Mail Server: mail.msu.edu
   • Check the "Use Authentication" box.
   • User Name: [Your Netid]
   • Password: [Your Password]
2. Click Continue.

Step 6: Outgoing mail security

1. The Outgoing Mail Security window will only show up if the attempt to detect the settings fails. If you do see it, enter the following information.
   • Check the box for Use Secure Sockets Layer (SSL).
   • Select Passwords for Authentication.
2. Click Continue.

Step 7: Account summary

1. This section summarizes the settings that you have made. It should look like the graphic below.
2. Click Continue.

Step 8: Conclusion

1. This window confirms the creation of the account and lets you create another account, import old messages, or finish.
2. If you are finished, Click Done.
3. You will be taken to the main Mail screen where you can send and receive normally.

Manufacturer technical support

For technical support from Apple, please visit http://www.apple.com/support/tiger/mail/.