Mail Setup

Basic Information

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

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

Thunderbird Mail Client Setup

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

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

• 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:

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

• 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 PH Address Book

• 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:

• 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:

• 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.