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Microsoft Outlook 2007

Connecting to the Exchange Server with Outlook 2007

The first time you run Outlook 2007 the Auto Account Setup program will try to setup your connection to the Exchange system automatically. You will be prompted for the following information:

  • Your Name: enter your first and last name
  • E-mail Address: enter your netid@ad.uiuc.edu
  • Password: Enter your UIUC Active Directory password
    Auto Account Set-Up screen shot
  • Click Next and Outlook will autoconfigure your account.

If your computer is not a member of the UIUC Active Directory you will be prompted for your NetID and AD password:

  • User name: Enter uiuc\netid
  • Password: Enter your AD password
    Log in prompt screen shot

Manual Configuration Instructions

  • If you are already using Outlook, click on Mail in the Control Panel
    Manual control panel
  • Then Click on the E-mail Accounts
    SetUp Email Accounts profile
  • Click New... to add new E-mail account
    Manual Email account
  • Click on Manual Server Configuration and click Next.
    Manual server config
  • Choose Microsoft Exchange E-mail service and click NEXT.
    Exchange Email Service
  • For Microsoft Exchange Server, type in ad.uiuc.edu
  • For User Name, type in your netid
    Exchange Email Settings

If your computer is not a member of the UIUC Active Directory you will be prompted for your NetID and AD password:

  • User name: Enter uiuc\netid
  • Password: Enter your AD password
    Log in prompt screen shot

If you are configuring Outlook on a laptop or home computer, we recommend you look at Off-Campus Access Options.

Technical Training

To master the basics of your Outlook 2007 program, browse Outlook 2007 Help and How-to documentation or visit Training Services to register for an Outlook 2007 training course.