Step 1
In Microsoft Outlook 2010, goto File > Info > Add Account.
Step 2
Select Manually configure server settings or additional server types.
Click Next.
Step 3
Select Internet email.
Click Next.
Step 4
Enter the following information:
- If you do not have this information please give us a call on 1300 809 424.
- If the information does not work double check all the fields have the correct spelling.
- Retype your password to be safe.
User Information
- Your Name: This is the name that will appear to recipients, it can be whatever you want; however, generally, it is your name or your business name.
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E-mail Address: The email address you are setting up.
Server Information
- Account Type: Set this to IMAP. If you use POP3 we may not be able to help if an issue occurs.
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Incoming mail server/Outgoing mail server: Please check the email you received from MyWork to identify the Incoming email server and enter it in this field. Note: the servers will be either:
- mail4.mywork.com.au
- mail5.mywork.com.au
Logon Information
- User Name: Your email address is also your username.
- Password: The password you use for this account. If you are unsure what your password is, contact us to get a new one.
- Once this data has been entered click More Settings... and a new window will open.
Step 5
- Click Outgoing Server.
- Enable My outgoing server (SMTP) requires authentication.
- Ensure Use same settings as my incoming mail server is selected.
Step 6
- Click Advanced.
- Set Incoming server (IMAP) encryption type to SSL.
- Set Outgoing server (SMTP) encryption type to SSL.
- Set the Incoming server (IMAP) port number. If it is not already there set it to 993.
- Set the Outgoing server (SMTP) port number. If it is not already there set it to 465.
- Click OK.
If you see a slightly different set of options here your Account type from step 4 is probably set to POP3. We recommend you go back and change it to IMAP.
Step 7
Click Next >.
Step 8
If both tests give a green tick your account is working.
If you get red crosses you should double check your settings from step 4.
Click Close to continue.
Step 9
Click Finish.
Not working?
Try restarting outlook and/or your computer.
If it is still not working please create a ticket via the helpdesk, click here: Submit a ticket