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Eudora Shared Mailbox Configuration

Follow the instructions below to configure Eudora 6.2 to connect to a shared mailbox.

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1. To start Eudora go to Start > All Programs > Eudora > Eudora.

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2. With Eudora open go to Tools > Options.

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3. In the Getting Started tab complete the following information.

  • Real Name: Type the name of the shared mailbox.
  • Email address: Type the e-mail address of your shared mailbox.
  • Mail Server: Type exchange.uconn.edu.
  • User Name: The user name has three parts.
    • uconn\
    • Your NETid\
    • The resource number for your shared mailbox.
    • Example: uconn\jdc04004\resource0177
  • SMTP Server (Outgoing): smtp.uconn.edu
  • Uncheck Allow authentication box.

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4. In the Checking Mail tab change the Secure Sockets when Receiving is changed to Required alternate port.

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5. Enter exchange.uconn.edu for the IMAP Mailbox Location Prefix.

Note: If you are using a paid/licensed copy of Eudora DO NOT enter the IMAP Mailbox Location Prefix.

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6. Change the Secure Sockets when Sending to Never.

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7. Enter your Password.

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You will now be able to get the mail from your Department's shared mailbox account.

Updated: 9/18/2006