How do I set up Outlook to work with my NU e-mail?

For Windows 7 and Outlook 2010 only:

  1. Open Control Panel
  2. Choose Mail
  3. Click on 'E-mail Accounts'
  4. Choose the 'E-mail' tab
  5. Choose 'New'
  6. Choose 'Manually configure server settings or additional server types' and click next
  7. Choose 'Microsoft Exchange or compatible service' and click next
  8. Under 'User Name' enter your name and e-mail address (firstname.lastname@northwestu.edu)
  9. Under 'Server Information' enter mail.northwestu.edu
  10. Click 'Next'
  11. Click 'Done'
  12. The next time you open Outlook, you will have to type in your email and password. Make sure you keep the @northwestu.edu at the end of your username.
  13. You have now set up Outlook to send and receive e-mail for NU.