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== Setting up PH Address Book  ==
 
== Setting up PH Address Book  ==

Revision as of 16:02, 26 January 2010

Basic Information[edit]

SMTP server (sending mail, requires authentication): mail.igb.illinois.edu
POP server (incoming mail): mail.igb.illinois.edu
PH server (port 105): ns.uiuc.edu
Username: use your igb username
Password: use your igb password

Webmail[edit]

To access WebMail go to http://mail.igb.illinois.edu. You will need to use your IGB username and password.


Thunderbird Mail Client Setup[edit]

The first time that you use Thunderbird, you will need to configure it to send/recieve your mail. You will probably get a screen like this:

  • Click "Create a new account" to start the Wizard

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  • The Mail Account Setup screen will show. It may look something like this:

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  • Fill in your information
  • Once everything is set, say Continue. Thunderbird will then automatically setup everything for you.
  • You should see a screen like this when finished:

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  • Hit "Create Account" to finish setting up your email


Setting up PH Address Book[edit]

  • If you want to be able to use ph in eudora, you need to set it up in the Directory Services Tab. To get there, click Tools -> Directory Services That will bring up a screen like this:

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  • First click on the Ph protocol under registered drivers, then click New Database. A modify database window will appear. Fill in your settings like this:

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  • Click OK to add the database to your list. Then make sure you have it checked, then run a few queries to make sure it works.