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Use Outlook with AT&T Worldnet
 
Applies to
Microsoft Office Outlook® 2003
Microsoft Outlook® 2002

You can use Outlook with your AT&T Worldnet e-mail account. The following steps will set up Outlook to both receive and send e-mail messages with your AT&T Worldnet account.

Note  You can receive your AT&T Worldnet e-mail messages by using Outlook from most places with an Internet connection. AT&T Worldnet also provides you access to an authenticated SMTP server — allowing you to send e-mail messages by using Outlook from your AT&T Worldnet account when you are using another Internet service, such as at your office or when traveling.

When connected to the AT&T Worldnet service

Do one of the following:

ShowAdd your AT&T Worldnet e-mail account

  1. On the Tools menu, click E-mail Accounts.
  2. Click Add a new e-mail account, and then click Next.
  3. Click POP3, and then click Next.
  4. Under User Information, do the following:
    1. In the Your Name box, type your full name the way that you want it to appear to other people.
    2. In the E-mail Address box, type your e-mail user name, including @worldnet.att.net.
  5. Under Server Information, do the following:
    1. In the Incoming mail server (POP3) box, type postoffice.worldnet.att.net.
    2. In the Outgoing mail server (SMTP) box, type mailhost.worldnet.att.net.
  6. Under Logon Information, do the following:
    1. In the User Name box, type your e-mail ID. Do not include @worldnet.att.net.
    2. In the Password box, type your password.
    3. Select the Remember password check box.

      Note  You have the option to have Outlook remember your password by typing it in the Password box and selecting the Remember password check box. Having Outlook remember your password means that you won't have to type your password each time you access the account; however, it also means that the account is vulnerable to anyone who has access to your computer. Use strong passwords that combine upper- and lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols. Weak passwords don't mix these elements. Strong password: Y6dh!et5. Weak password: House27. Use a strong password that you can remember so that you don't have to write it down.

  7. To verify that your account is working, click Test Account Settings. If there is missing or incorrect information, such as your password, you will be prompted to supply or correct it. Make sure your computer is connected to the Internet.
  8. Click More Settings.
  9. On the General tab, under Mail Account, type Worldnet.
  10. Click Next, and then click Finish.

Notes

  • Do not select the Log on using Secure Password Authentication (SPA) check box.
  • Unless specified by AT&T Worldnet, all server and address entries are typed in lowercase letters.

ShowRemove your AT&T Worldnet e-mail account

  1. On the Tools menu, click E-mail Accounts.
  2. Click View or change existing e-mail accounts, and then click Next.
  3. Click the AT&T Worldnet e-mail account that you want to remove, and then click Remove.
  4. Click Finish.

When using another Internet service

When you want to use Outlook to connect to your AT&T Worldnet account when using another Internet service, such as at your office or an airport Internet kiosk, there are special settings you must use.

Do one of the following:

ShowAdd your AT&T Worldnet e-mail account

  1. On the Tools menu, click E-mail Accounts.
  2. Click Add a new e-mail account, and then click Next.
  3. Click POP3, and then click Next.
  4. Under User Information, do the following:
    1. In the Your Name box, type your full name the way that you want it to appear to other people.
    2. In the E-mail Address box, type your e-mail user name, including @worldnet.att.net.
  5. Under Server Information, do the following:
    1. In the Incoming mail server (POP3) box, type ipostoffice.worldnet.att.net.
    2. In the Outgoing mail server (SMTP) box, type imailhost.worldnet.att.net.
  6. Under Logon Information, do the following:
    1. In the User Name box, type your e-mail ID. Do not include @worldnet.att.net.
    2. In the Password box, type your password.
    3. Select the Remember password check box.

      Note  You have the option to have Outlook remember your password by typing it in the Password box and selecting the Remember password check box. Having Outlook remember your password means that you won't have to type your password each time you access the account; however, it also means that the account is vulnerable to anyone who has access to your computer. Use strong passwords that combine upper- and lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols. Weak passwords don't mix these elements. Strong password: Y6dh!et5. Weak password: House27. Use a strong password that you can remember so that you don't have to write it down.

  7. To verify that your account is working, click Test Account Settings. If there is missing or incorrect information, such as your password, you will be prompted to supply or correct it. Make sure your computer is connected to the Internet.
  8. Click More Settings.
  9. On the General tab, under Mail Account, type Worldnet.
  10. Click the Outgoing Server tab, and then select the My outgoing server (SMTP) requires authentication check box.
  11. Click Use same settings as my incoming mail server, and then click OK.
  12. On the Advanced tab, under Server Port Numbers, do the following:
    1. Under Incoming server (POP3), select the This server requires a secure connection (SSL) check box, and make sure the port number is 995.
    2. Under Outgoing server (SMTP), select the This server requires a secure connection (SSL) check box, and make sure the port number is 465.
  13. Click OK, click Next, and then click Finish.

Notes

  • Do not select the Log on using Secure Password Authentication (SPA) check box.
  • Unless specified by AT&T Worldnet, all server and address entries are typed in lowercase letters.

ShowRemove your AT&T Worldnet e-mail account

  1. On the Tools menu, click E-mail Accounts.
  2. Click View or change existing e-mail accounts, and then click Next.
  3. Click the AT&T Worldnet e-mail account that you want to remove, and then click Remove.
  4. Click Finish.
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