When using Outlook Express or Entourage as a POP client, how do I leave my mail on the server so I can read it from any computer?

Note: At Indiana University, UITS has discontinued POP mail in favor of IMAP. For more information on the POP and IMAP protocols, see At IU, why doesn't UITS support POP mail?

This document assumes you have already configured Outlook Express or Entourage as a POP mail client.

Windows

1. From the Tools menu, select Accounts... .
   
   
2. Under the Mail tab, highlight your account, and then click the Properties button.
   
   
3. Click the Advanced tab, and check the box that says Leave a copy of Messages on Server.
   
   
4. Click OK, and then click Close.

Mac OS and Mac OS X

Outlook Express 5 and Entourage

1. From the Tools menu, select Accounts.
   
   
2. In the Accounts window, click the Mail tab.
   
   
3. Highlight your account and click the Edit button.
   
   
4. In the Edit Account window, click the Options tab.
   
   
5. Check the box that says Leave a copy of each message on the server.
   
   
6. Click the OK button, and then close the Accounts window.

Outlook Express 4

1. From the Edit menu, select Preferences... .
   
   
2. Under "Accounts", click E-mail, and then click the Advanced... button.
   
   
3. Check the box labeled Leave a copy of messages on server.
   
   
4. Click OK, and then OK again.

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