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This page describes the procedure for configuring Ximian Evolution 1.0 to access a Port995 mailbox (via IMAP) and send emails through our server.

This HowTo assumes that you have already created a mailbox for your account, and have the username and password details to hand. For details, see the mailbox creation HowTo.

1. Select a currently configured mailbox, or alternatively the default Inbox folder (You can do this by selecting File / Go to Folder, and selecting Inbox.
2. Select Tools / Mail Settings.
3. Click on the button labelled New on the right of the Mail Settings window.
4. On the introduction screen, click Next.
5. In the field labelled Full Name, enter your personal or company name.
6. In the field labelled Email Address, enter the full address for the mailbox you have previously created.
7. Click on Next.
8. Under Server Type, select IMAP.
9. In the field labelled Host, enter port995.com.
10. In the field labeled User Name, enter the full address of the mailbox you have previously created.
11. If you would like to download your messages via a secure connection, check the box marked Use Secure Connection (SSL).
12. Click on Next.
13. Click on Next.
14. Under Server Type, select SMTP.
15. In the field labelled Host, enter port995.com:587.
16. If you wish to send outgoing emails to our mail server via a secure connection, check the option, under Use Secure Connection (SSL) and remove :587 from the host field mentioned above.
17. Check the box labelled Server requires authentication.
18. Under Authentication Type, select Password.
19. In the field labelled Username, enter the full address of the mailbox you have previously created.
20. Click on Next.
21. Enter a descriptive name for this mailbox (for your reference).
22. Click on Next.
23. Click on Finish.

The above settings should be enough to begin using Evolution to send and receive email.