There are times when you will need to update mailbox settings. This could be due to migrating to a new mail server or maybe just replacing outdated server ports. This guide is designed make this process as simple as possible. We advise you run a backup of all existing mail prior to guarantee no loss in mail. If you are currently using a POP set up, contact Vector 7 first.

Outlook Version

There are numerous versions of Microsoft Outlook. In this guide we take a look at how to update mailbox settings on Microsoft Outlook on Windows PCs for both Classic and New Outlook Versions. Classic Outlook instructions can be found just below with New Outlook instructions being found lower down. Jump to the New Outlook guide.

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Classic Outlook

The instructions here explain how to update Classic Outlook. We advise that you backup your emails before following the guide below. If your Outlook interface looks different from the screenshots shown, you may be using New Outlook instead. Jump to the New Outlook guide.

1. On the top navigation click File.

2. Click the Account Settings button and then click Account Settings... in the dropdown menu.

3. Select your email address that you are updating under the Email Tab. This should highlight your email address. Now click Repair.

4. Click Advanced options, then click the tickbox saying Let me repair my account manually. Now click Repair.

5. Fill in the details below as shown along with the Username and Password boxes, where you enter your specific email address and assocaiated password.

6. Fill in the details as shown:

7. It should now say "Account successfully repaired". Click Done and close the Account Settings window. Your emails should now be working.

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New Outlook

New Outlook does not reliably allow users to update existing email settings. Depending on how the account is configured, some settings may be editable, while in other cases no changes are possible without removing and re-adding the account. We advise you backup your emails before following the guide below.

1. On the top navigation click File then Account info.

2. Click Manage next to the email you are updating.

3a. Attempt Repair (if possible).

3b. After clicking Repair, you will be shown the settings below. Some settings will be greyed out and will be uneditable.

Remove old connection

4a. You can attempt to keep the old connection in place, but this could cause conflicts. If you want to attempt to keep the old connection in place, skip to step 5a.

4b. Click Remove

Your email will now have been removed from Outlook. Now you need to reset up the email with the following steps.

Add new connection

5a. Click Add account button

5b. Enter your email address into the box then click Continue.

5c. Scroll down and select IMAP.

5d. Fill in email password then click on the toggle to Show more.

5e. Fill in the details below as shown:

5f. You should now be shown a message asking you to Sync your IMAP account. Click Continue.

5g. You should now be shown a message saying success. Click Done and close the settings window. You should now be able to use your emails.