ARCHIVED: Reading your Exchange mail using a desktop client

Outlook is the most common client used to access an Exchange account. For full use of calendars, scheduling, and other features, you must use Outlook. However, simply to use email, you can use the other graphical clients listed below as IMAP clients. Click the appropriate link for configuration instructions:

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?