How to set-up email in Outlook 2011 For Mac#

This guide takes you step-by-step through the process of setting up a new email account in Outlook 2011 For Mac

*Note: This guide defaults to IMAP and SSL

*Note Replace example@example.co.uk with your domain name

Step 1. Launch "Outlook For Mac"

Step 2. Navigate to "Tools" then "Accounts"

Step 3. Select the option "E-mail Account"

Step 4. The next window will require your server information.

• Email Address
• Password

*If you've forgotten your password you can reset it in your Control Panel.

• Username - use your email address
• Type IMAP
• Incoming Server mail3.gridhost.co.uk or your Cpanel Hostname.
• Select the option "Override default port"
• Port 993 for IMAP and 995 for POP3

• Select Use SSL to connect (recommended)

• Outgoing server mail3.gridhost.co.uk or your Cpanel Hostname.
• Select the option "Override default port"
• Port 465 or 587
• Select Use SSL to connect (recommended)

Step 5. Click on "Add Account"

Step 6. You will be on a screen to confirm that your settings are valid you need to select the option below them "More Options"

Step 7. Fill in the required information.

• Authentication Username and Password
• Username use your email address
• Password

*If you've forgotten your password you can reset it in your Control Panel.

Step 8. You are done! Your email should be working on Outlook for Mac now.

Step 9. If you are experiencing any issues with setting up your email address you can always contact us via our Live Chat or open a support ticket. Opening hours are 9AM – 5PM Monday to Friday.