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  Configuring Outlook Autodiscover

How Do I Configure Outlook 2007/2010/2013 Using The AutoConnect (AutoDiscovery) Feature?
Microsoft Outlook 2007/2010/2013 Autodiscover is an Exchange Server 2007/2010/2013 feature which makes it so much easier to configure the Outlook 2007/2010/2013 profiles. The only information you need to know to set up Outlook 2007/2010/2013 using this feature is your email address and mailbox password. This is sometimes easier than using Outlook Profile Helper.
To set up Outlook 2007/2010/2013 using the AutoDiscover feature:

1. Go to Start > Control Panel > Mail > Show Profiles and highlight the existing profile. Click Remove and then click Yes to you are sure you want to remove this profile from your system. Once this is done click Add. You will see the New Profile window. Type Outlook1 as the profile name and click OK.
   
   
2. Type your name, email address, and your new mailbox password twice, and then click Next.
   
   NOTE: It is important to retype your name and email address as this will enable you to enter your new password.
   
3. If you get a security prompt, check the box Don't ask me about this website again and then click Allow.
   
   
4. You'll then be prompted for your user name and password. Enter your email address (username@domain.com) in the User name box and type your mailbox password.
   
   
5. Outlook 2007/2010/2013 will now discover your email server settings and configure itself to connect to your mailbox. Once it's completed, click Finish. Click OK to close the Mail configuration window. You can open your new profile in Outlook 2007/2010/2013.
   
   
6. When you open Outlook 2007/2010/2013 you may be required to enter your user name and password. Enter your user name and password as provided to you by your group administrator and check the Remember my credentials box. NOTE: First time access to your new email box may take an extended period depending on the amount of data migrated from your old email box.