Linux Mail Server Setup and Howto Guide

This article describes how to setup a new mail account in Evolution.

1. Click Edit and click Preferences. This will launch the Evolution Preferences window.

2. Click Add. This will start the Evolution Account Assistant wizard.

3. Click Forward in the Mail Configuration page.

4. Fill in the Identity page and click Forward when you are done.

5. Select POP for the Server Type and fill in Server and Username fields. You can check Remember password if you want Evolution to save your password.

6. Review the settings in the Receiving Options page and click Forward when you are done.

7. Fill in the Server field. You can check Remember password if you want Evolution to save your password. Click Forward when you are done.

8. Provide a descriptive name in the Name field and click Forward when you are done.

9. Click Apply.

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Posted on 10/31/2008 and last updated on 11/6/2009
Filed under Mail Clients