Other than Outlook, how can I check my Exchange mailbox?

If you have difficulties using Microsoft Outlook to check your Exchange mailbox, you can use the Outlook Web Access (OWA) page. To do this, connect to the Internet and launch your browser. To access your Exchange mailbox at Indiana University Bloomington, IUPUI, or the Columbus, East, Northwest, South Bend, or Southeast campuses, go to:

Use your IU Network ID username and passphrase to log into the Exchange server. You will see that the OWA page is almost identical to the interface for the Outlook program.

Note: Outlook Web Access (OWA) is a secure site with two distinct interfaces, depending on which browser you use. For details, see In Outlook Web Access (OWA), what are the "Premium" and "Light" interfaces?

If you only want access to your Exchange email, and are willing to go without other Exchange features such as calendaring, you can access your Exchange mail via IMAP. For setup instructions, see:

• At IU, in Outlook Express for Windows, how do I read my Exchange mail using IMAP?
• At IU, in Eudora for Windows, how can I read my Exchange mail using IMAP?
• At IU, in Mozilla Thunderbird for Windows, how do I read my mail using IMAP?

Note: If you use Outlook or handheld synchronization software and connect to Indiana University via an outside Internet service provider (ISP), you must establish a VPN connection before connecting to your Exchange mailbox. See At IU, using an outside ISP, why can't I connect to my Exchange account with Outlook or BlackBerry Desktop Manager?

Also see:

• For Microsoft Outlook or Exchange, what domain should I use when logging in?
• What are secure web sites and SSL certificates?