You can use Outlook to send and receive e-mail messages with most Internet service provider (ISP) (ISP: A business that provides access to the Internet for such things as electronic mail, chat rooms, or use of the World Wide Web. Some ISPs are multinational, offering access in many locations, while others are limited to a specific region.) accounts.
The following are specific instructions on how to add a POP3 (POP3: A common protocol that is used to retrieve e-mail messages from an Internet e-mail server.) or HTTP e-mail account (e-mail account: The server name, user name, password, and e-mail address used by Outlook to connect to an e-mail service. You create the e-mail account in Outlook by using information provided by your administrator or Internet service provider (ISP).) to Outlook for several of the larger ISPs.
Note If your ISP is not listed, refer to the Help topic about setting up an e-mail account and ask your ISP for your specific account and e-mail server information.
Includes msn.com and hotmail.com.
Includes pacbell.net, nvbell.net, swbell.net, sbcglobal.net, snet.net, ameritech.net, prodigy.net, flash.net, and wans.net.