At IU, using Outlook 2002 or 2003, how do I access my Exchange mailbox?

Note: If you use Outlook or handheld synchronization software and connect to Indiana University via an outside Internet service provider (ISP), you must establish a VPN connection before connecting to your Exchange mailbox. See At IU, using an outside ISP, why can't I connect to my Exchange account with Outlook or BlackBerry Desktop Manager?

To configure Outlook to access your Exchange mailbox, first establish a network connection, and then open Outlook.

1. From the Tools menu, select E-mail Accounts... .
   
   
2. Under "E-mail", select the radio button next to Add a new e-mail account.
   
   
3. At the next screen, under "Server type", select Microsoft Exchange Server.
   
   
4. Under "Exchange Server Settings", enter ads.iu.edu . (In Outlook 2003, you will also see a checkbox for the optional Use Cached Exchange Mode feature; see In Outlook 2003 and 2007, what is Cached Exchange Mode, and how do I enable or disable it?)
   
   
5. Tab to the next line and type your username. Click the Check Name button. If you are connecting from an outside Internet service provider (ISP), a login dialog box will appear. Enter ADS in the "Domain:" field and log in with your Network ID.

   Note: In some cases, for your username, you may have to enter ads\username (where username is your username).

6. Click More Settings... , and then select the Security tab.
   
   
7. Check Encrypt data between Microsoft Office Outlook and Microsoft Exchange Server. Click OK.
   
   
8. Click Next, and then Finish.

Note: You can still use Personal Folders, especially to have a permanent backup of all your mail, appointments, and contacts. See In Microsoft Outlook 2002, 2003, and 2007, what are personal folder files, and how do I create them?

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