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How do I set up my GatorLink email on my Windows Mail client?

Here is a walkthrough for setting up Windows Mail to check your Gator Link Email.

• 1. Click Tools.
• 2. Select Accounts.

• 3. Click Add.
• 4. Click Next.

• 5. Select E-Mail Account.
• 6. Click Next.

• 7. Fill in your name as you'd like it to appear to recipients of your messages.
• 8. Click Next.

• 9. Enter your GatorLink email address.
• 10. Click Next.

• 11. Under Incoming e-mail server type: please select either IMAP or POP.
• 12. In the incoming mail server section enter the appropriate server name i.e. imap.ufl.edu or pop.ufl.edu.
• 13. In the outgoing mail server section enter smtp.ufl.edu.
• 14. Check the box next to Outgoing server requires authentication.
• 15. Click Next.

• 16. Enter your GatorLink username and password.
• 17. Click Next.

• 18. Click Finish.

• 19. Now click Properties.

• 20. Select the Advanced tab.
• 21. Change the Outgoing Mail (SMTP) from 25 to 587, and change the Incoming Mail (IMAP) from 143 to 993, and check the box "This server requires a secure connection (SSL)."
• 22. Click OK.

You are now done and windows mail should work.

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