Microsoft Outlook for Mac

1. In the Finder window click on Applications. Click on Microsoft Outlook.


Window displaying Microsoft Outlook in applications


2a. If you previously had your netid@msstate.edu account set up on your Mac, you will need to delete it first.

Note:  If you do not have your netid@msstate.edu account already setup please skip to Step 2b.

  • In Microsoft Outlook, click Outlook on the menu bar. Click Preferences.

Window displaying image for choosing Preferences
 

  • Click Accounts.
    Window displaying Outlook Preferences. Click Accounts

     
  • Click on the former setup of your netid@msstate.edu email address and click the minus ‘-‘ at the bottom left of the window.
    Window removing your netid@msstate.edu account by clicking the minus icon

     
  • After clicking the minus sign, you will have a notification asking permission to delete the account. Click Delete.
     
Are you sure you want to delete this account? Click Delete This might take a while. Do not quit Outlook or shut down your computer
  • Now click Add Email Account. Then continue to Step 2b.

 

Window of accounts Click Add email account

2b. In the Set Up Your Email window, enter your netid@msstate.edu email address in this field and click Continue.

Window of setup of email Type in email address and click continue

3. Enter your NetPassword and click Sign In.

Window of entering netpassword and clicking sign in

4. Authenticate to DUO.

5. Click Done. Your email account has been added.

Email setup complete. click Done
 

6. To view your email account in Microsoft Outlook click Tools and click on Accounts.

Outlook program displaywith accounts highlighted

7. A green dot indicates you are connected and online. A yellow or red dot indicates that you have a server connection error or a bad network connection. If you need assistance please contact the ITS Service Desk.


Window displaying account setup and status of account

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Article ID: 1472
Created
Wed 10/24/18 11:32 AM
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Thu 5/16/19 12:13 PM