Problem

How do I set up outbound SMTP on Microsoft Outlook 365?
How do I set up outMail on Microsoft Outlook 365?

Solution

Follow the guide below to configure Microsoft Outlook 365 to send emails using the outMail service.

Launch Outlook 365 from the Desktop or from the Start > All Programs menu. The icon looks like the one shown below.

Go to the File menu and select the Account Settings drop down.

Now select "Manage Profile"

If you have UAC (User Account Control) enabled you will need to select "Yes" to enable making changes

A window entitled 'Mail Setup - Outlook' will open.

Select the "Email Accounts" button

Click on the desired email account and select change.

A window entitled "Change Account" will open.

Change the option Outgoing mail server (SMTP) to mxXXXXXX.smtp-engine.com and then click on the "More Settings..." button.

Another window will appear called "Internet E-mail Settings". Select the "Outgoing Server" tab.

Tick the option "My outgoing server (SMTP) requires authentication"

Select the option "Log on using"

Enter the username and password you were provided for outMail.

Ensure the "Require Secure Password Authentication (SPA)" option is unchecked.

Select the "Advanced" Tab

From here you can change the outgoing SMTP port and change the encryption as necessary.

Please refer to your welcome information on accepted ports and encryption levels.

Click OK to return to the previous window

Click Next and then Finish.

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