The
Mason e-mail servers allow IMAP and POP3 connections, so you may
use a third-party e-mail client if you wish (e.g., Outlook or Netscape).
The most commonly used server connection type is IMAP. Using IMAP
as your server connection type will leave your mail on the server
by default. Alternatively, you may set up your client to connect
to the e-mail servers using POP3; however, this option will download
messages to your computer and will permanently remove the messages
from the server. Mason’s incoming mail server address is mail.gmu.edu,
and the outgoing mail server address is smtp.gmu.edu. It is important
to note that Mason’s e-mail server requires authentication
and encryption. Therefore,
you will need to turn on authentication and SSL
when configuring inbound and outbound mail servers. Some
Internet Service Providers (ISPs) will only allow you to send mail
using their outgoing mail (SMTP) server. If this is the case, you
must contact your ISP to find out the outgoing (SMTP) address to
use. If you have any questions about how to set up your client,
call the ITU Support Center at 703-993-8870.
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