To configure Outlook for DirectAdmin, you need to set up your email client to connect to the mail server provided by your DirectAdmin hosting. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you do that:
1. Open Outlook
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Open Microsoft Outlook on your computer.
2. Add a New Account
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Go to the File menu in the upper left corner.
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Click on Add Account under the "Account Information" section.
3. Enter Email Address
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Enter the email address you want to configure (e.g., [email protected]).
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Click Connect.
4. Choose Account Type (IMAP/POP3)
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Select either IMAP (recommended) or POP3 depending on your preference.
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IMAP: Synchronizes your emails across all devices.
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POP3: Downloads your emails to your computer and removes them from the server.
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Click Next.
5. Enter Incoming and Outgoing Mail Server Settings
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IMAP settings:
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Incoming Mail Server:
mail.yourdomain.com (instead of mail.yourdomain.com you can use server hostname/IP) -
Port: 993
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Encryption Method: SSL/TLS
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POP3 settings:
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Incoming Mail Server:
mail.yourdomain.com (instead of mail.yourdomain.com you can use server hostname/IP) -
Port: 995
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Encryption Method: SSL/TLS
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Outgoing Mail Server (SMTP):
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SMTP Server:
mail.yourdomain.com (instead of mail.yourdomain.com you can use server hostname/IP) -
Port: 465 or 587
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Encryption Method: SSL/TLS (for 465) or STARTTLS (for 587)
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Enter the username (your full email address) and password for the email account.
6. Test the Settings
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After entering the settings, click Next to test the connection.
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If everything is configured correctly, you should see a "Congratulations" message stating that Outlook has successfully connected to your mail server.
7. Finish Setup
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Once the test is successful, click Finish to complete the configuration.
8. Manually Adjust Settings (if needed)
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If you encounter issues or need to manually verify the settings:
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Go to File > Account Settings > Account Settings again.
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Select your email account and click Change.
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Double-check the server settings as listed above, particularly the incoming and outgoing server addresses, ports, and encryption settings.
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9. Set Up Additional Features (Optional)
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Signatures: Set up a custom email signature under File > Options > Mail > Signatures.
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Folders: In the Folder tab, you can select where to save your sent, drafts, and deleted items.
10. Finish and Close
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After finishing the setup, you can start sending and receiving emails from your DirectAdmin-hosted email account in Outlook!
If you encounter any problems, double-check your DirectAdmin server’s email settings (or raise a support ticket) for specific server information.
