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== Basic Information ==
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* To use IGB Mail server requires special permission.  Most users will be using Outlook 365
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= Basic Information =
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* IMAP - Incoming Email
 
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SMTP server (sending mail, requires authentication): mail.igb.uiuc.edu
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IMAP server: mail.igb.illinois.edu
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POP server (incoming mail): mail.igb.uiuc.edu
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IMAP port: 143
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PH server (port 105): ns.uiuc.edu
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IMAP Connection Security: STARTTLS
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Username: use your igb username
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IMAP Authentication Method: Normal Passowrd
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Password: use your igb password
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IMAP Username: NetID
 
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* SMTP - Outgoing Email - netid@igb.illinois.edu
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<pre>SMTP Server Name: mail.igb.illinois.edu
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SMTP Port: 587
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SMTP Connection Security: STARTTLS
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SMTP Authentication Method: Normal Password
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SMTP Username: NetID
  
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== Webmail ==
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* SMTP - Outgoing Email - netid@illinois.edu
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To access WebMail go to [http://mail.igb.uiuc.edu http://mail.igb.uiuc.edu].
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You will need to use your IGB username and password.
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SMTP Server Name: outlook.office365.com
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SMTP Port: 587
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SMTP Connection Security: STARTTLS
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== Eudora Mail Client Setup ==
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SMTP Authentication Method: OAuth2
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SMTP Username: netid@illinois.edu
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The first time that you use Eudora, you will need to configure it to send/recieve your mail. You will probably get a screen like this:
 
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*Click Next to start the Wizard
 
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[[Image:Eudora1.jpg]]
 
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*The account settings setup screen will show. It may look something like this:
 
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[[Image:Eudora2.jpg]]
 
  
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= Enable Vacation Message =
  
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*'''[[Vacation Message]]'''
  
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= Enable Spam Filtering =
  
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*Fill in your information and choose settings similar to this screen
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*'''[[Spam Filtering]]'''
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[[Image:Eudora3.jpg]]
 
  
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= Webmail =
  
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To access Webmail go to [http://mail.igb.illinois.edu http://mail.igb.illinois.edu] and select '''Roundcube'''. You will use your IGB username and password to login.
  
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= Thunderbird E-Mail Client Setup =
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== Email Setup ==
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The first time that you use Thunderbird, you will need to configure it to send/receive your mail. You will probably get a screen like this:
  
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*If this is the first time opening Thunderbird, the Wizard will start automatically. If not, Click "Create a new account" in the main window.
  
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*Then go to the Incoming mail tab, it should look like this by default.
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[[File:Thunderbird1.jpg|400px|Thunderbird1.jpg]]
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[[Image:Eudora4.jpg]]
 
  
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*The Mail Account Setup screen will show. Please enter the required information.
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**Your Full Name
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**Your email address. It will be '''netID@igb.illinois.edu'''.
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**Your IGB password.
  
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[[File:Thunderbird2.jpg|400px|Thunderbird2.jpg]]
  
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*Click '''"Continue"'''.
  
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*At the next screen. Select '''IMAP''' for checking your mail.
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**IMAP leaves the mail on the mail server. Thus many mail clients are able to see the same emails.
  
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*Change it so that the settings are like so:
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[[File:Thunderbird3.jpg|400px|Thunderbird3.jpg]]
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[[Image:Eudora5.jpg]]
 
  
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*Hit '''"Done"''' to finish setting up your email
  
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==Additional Settings ==
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Additional settings can be set in Tools -> Options such as:
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*General: for setting up for Thunderbird will notify you when you get new mail
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*Security -> Junk: for setting up Junk Mail filters
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*Message Filters can be set under Tools -> Message Filters
  
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*Once everything is set, say OK. Then the first time you check your mail it should prompt you for your password
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== Setting up UIllinois Address Book ==
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[[Image:Eudora6.jpg]]
 
  
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*If you want to be able to use ldap in Thunderbird, Go to Tools -> Options (If you are using a Mac, go to Thunderbird -> Preferences.)  Then go to Composition -> Addressing:
  
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[[File:Thunderbird4.jpg|400px]]
  
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*Check the box next to Directory Server and click on "Edit Directories"
  
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*After you type in your password, you should start getting mail.
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*When a window pops up, click "Add"
  
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*A Directory Server Properties window will show up. Fill the information as follows:
  
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*There are many settings to play with, but basically if you go into the Tools menu and select Options, you will be able to change all the options available.  
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*In the General tab enter:
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*'''Some highlights of the options:'''
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:Name: AD LDAP
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**Under Checking Mail - save password checkbox
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:Hostname: ad.uillinois.edu
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**Under Getting Attention - play a sound : allows you to disable/change which sound will be played
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:Base DN: ou=People,dc=ad,dc=uillinois,dc=edu
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**Under Junk Mail - all settings : allows you to choose how to handle junk mail
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:Port Number: 3269
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:Bind DN: cn=<netid>, ou=People,dc=ad,dc=uillinois,dc=edu  (where <netid> is replaced with your actual netid)
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:Check the Use secure connection (SSL) checkbox
  
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[[File:2017Thunderbird5.JPG|400px]]
  
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*Once all this is done, 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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*In the advanced tab, enter:
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[[Image:Eudora8.jpg]]
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:Scope: Subtree
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:Search filter: &(objectCategory=Person)(objectclass=user)
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:Login method: Simple
  
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[[File:2017Thunderbird6.JPG|400px]]
  
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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 ldap to your list and click okay to go back to the options window.
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[[Image:Eudora9.jpg]]
 
  
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*Under the drop down, select "AD LDAP". Your options window should look 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.
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[[File:2017Thunderbird7.JPG|400px]]

Latest revision as of 08:23, 18 January 2024

  • To use IGB Mail server requires special permission. Most users will be using Outlook 365

Basic Information[edit]

  • IMAP - Incoming Email
IMAP server: mail.igb.illinois.edu
IMAP port: 143
IMAP Connection Security: STARTTLS
IMAP Authentication Method: Normal Passowrd
IMAP Username: NetID
  • SMTP - Outgoing Email - netid@igb.illinois.edu
SMTP Server Name: mail.igb.illinois.edu
SMTP Port: 587 
SMTP Connection Security: STARTTLS
SMTP Authentication Method: Normal Password
SMTP Username: NetID
  • SMTP - Outgoing Email - netid@illinois.edu
SMTP Server Name: outlook.office365.com
SMTP Port: 587
SMTP Connection Security: STARTTLS
SMTP Authentication Method: OAuth2
SMTP Username: netid@illinois.edu

Enable Vacation Message[edit]

Enable Spam Filtering[edit]

Webmail[edit]

To access Webmail go to http://mail.igb.illinois.edu and select Roundcube. You will use your IGB username and password to login.

Thunderbird E-Mail Client Setup[edit]

Email Setup[edit]

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

  • If this is the first time opening Thunderbird, the Wizard will start automatically. If not, Click "Create a new account" in the main window.

Thunderbird1.jpg

  • The Mail Account Setup screen will show. Please enter the required information.
    • Your Full Name
    • Your email address. It will be netID@igb.illinois.edu.
    • Your IGB password.

Thunderbird2.jpg

  • Click "Continue".
  • At the next screen. Select IMAP for checking your mail.
    • IMAP leaves the mail on the mail server. Thus many mail clients are able to see the same emails.

Thunderbird3.jpg

  • Hit "Done" to finish setting up your email

Additional Settings[edit]

Additional settings can be set in Tools -> Options such as:

  • General: for setting up for Thunderbird will notify you when you get new mail
  • Security -> Junk: for setting up Junk Mail filters
  • Message Filters can be set under Tools -> Message Filters

Setting up UIllinois Address Book[edit]

  • If you want to be able to use ldap in Thunderbird, Go to Tools -> Options (If you are using a Mac, go to Thunderbird -> Preferences.) Then go to Composition -> Addressing:

Thunderbird4.jpg

  • Check the box next to Directory Server and click on "Edit Directories"
  • When a window pops up, click "Add"
  • A Directory Server Properties window will show up. Fill the information as follows:
  • In the General tab enter:
Name: AD LDAP
Hostname: ad.uillinois.edu
Base DN: ou=People,dc=ad,dc=uillinois,dc=edu
Port Number: 3269
Bind DN: cn=<netid>, ou=People,dc=ad,dc=uillinois,dc=edu (where <netid> is replaced with your actual netid)
Check the Use secure connection (SSL) checkbox

2017Thunderbird5.JPG

  • In the advanced tab, enter:
Scope: Subtree
Search filter: &(objectCategory=Person)(objectclass=user)
Login method: Simple

2017Thunderbird6.JPG

  • Click OK to add the ldap to your list and click okay to go back to the options window.
  • Under the drop down, select "AD LDAP". Your options window should look like this:

2017Thunderbird7.JPG

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