Configuring Netscape Messenger 6

Netscape Messenger is a free piece of software used to easily view e-mail on your computer. To configure Netscape Messenger for your account do the following.

  1. Launch Netscape Communicator 6, under the Tasks menu select "Mail & Newsgroups"
  2. Under the Edit menu select "Mail & Newsgroup Account Settings"
  3. This will open a new window, on the left side click on the button that says "New Account"
  4. This will open a new window, make sure "ISP or e-mail provider" is selected, then click Next
  5. Enter your name as you want it to appear and your St. Olaf e-mail account into the appropriate boxes, then click Next
  6. Select IMAP for the Incoming Server type, then enter your Server Name. Your Server Name consists of your St. Olaf username, followed by ".mail.stolaf.edu" (username.mail.stolaf.edu).
  7. If you are asked to enter an outgoing server name, type in "smtp.stolaf.edu". Click Next.
  8. Enter your St. Olaf username in the box, then click Next.
  9. This box allows you to configure how your account will appear to you on this computer, name your account however you would like then click Next.
  10. If all your configurations look correct, click Finish to import your account.

Netscape Messenger should now be configured for use with your St. Olaf e-mail account. If you have any problems configuring Netscape please feel free to contact the HelpDesk at x3830.

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