How to Set Up Internet Mail for Different SMTP and POP3 Server

• Microsoft Windows 95
• Microsoft Plus! for Windows 95

SUMMARY

This article describes how to use different servers for sending and receiving Internet mail.

MORE INFORMATION

When you are using the Internet Mail service in Microsoft Exchange, the Post Office Protocol (POP3) is used solely for receiving mail. Simple Mail Transport Protocol (SMTP) is used solely for sending mail on the Internet. Although most Internet service providers have both POP3 and SMTP set up on the same server, you may encounter service providers with different servers for these tasks. If you encounter such a provider, you can configure the Internet Mail service to use different servers for sending and receiving mail. To configure the Internet Mail service to do so, follow these steps:

1. Quit Microsoft Exchange.

2. In Control Panel, double-click Mail And Fax.

3. Click the Internet Mail service, and then click Properties.

4. In the Internet Mail Server box, type the name of the POP3 server (the server from which you receive mail).

5. Click Advanced Options.

6. Type the name of the SMTP server (the server that sends your mail) in the text box.

7. Click OK or Close until you return to Control Panel.