Follow the instructions below if your computer is not joined to Active Directory. If your computer is joined to Active Directory, follow these instructions instead.

Step 1

Click on Start > Control Panel. At the top right of the window, change the “View By” dropdown to Large (or Small) icons.

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Step 2

Click on the Mail (32-bit) option.

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Step 3

A new window will open. Click on Show Profiles.

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Step 4

Click Add.

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Step 5

Type UR in the Profile Name field, then click OK.

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Step 6

Configure your email credentials:

  • Enter your name (FirstName, LastName)
  • Enter your primary email address (e.g., first.last@rochester.edu, username@xx.rochester.edu)
  • Enter your password associated with your username in the Password and Retype Password fields.

Then click Next.

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Step 7

It will now begin to search for you email account. This process may take several minutes.

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Step 8

A Windows Security window will appear. Click Use another account.

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Step 9

Enter your username@ur.rocheser.edu, then enter your password. Check the box next to Remember my credentials, then click OK.

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Step 10

You may see an Autodiscover window. If you do, check the box next to Don’t ask me about this website again, then click Allow.

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Step 11

Outlook will continue searching for your email account. This may take several minutes to complete. Once it is finished, you will see a Congratulations window, stating, “Your email account is successfully configured.” Click Finish.

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