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.
