Scenario:

How do I set up outbound SMTP on Microsoft Outlook 2007?
How do I set up MX Outbound on Microsoft Outlook 2007?

Solution:

Follow the guide below to configure Microsoft Outlook 2007 to send emails using the MX Outbound service.

Launch Outlook 2007 from the Desktop or from the Start > All Programs menu. The icon looks like the one shown below.

Microsoft Outlook 2007 icon

Go to the Tools menu and select Account Settings.

Outlook Account Settings

A window entitled 'Account Settings' will open with the E-mail tab selected.

Click on the desired email account.

Email account Settings

A window entitled 'Change E-mail Settings' will open. Change the option Outgoing mail server (SMTP) to the server that you have been assigned to and then click on the "More Settings..." button.

Change Outlook Email Settings

Another window will appear called "Internet E-mail Settings". Select the "Outgoing Server" tab.

Tick the option "My outgoing server (SMTP) requires authentication"

Select the option "Log on using"

Enter the username and password you were provided.

Ensure the "Require Secure Password Authentication (SPA)" option is unchecked

Now enter the following e-mail account settings.

Change Outlook Outgoing Server Settings

Click OK to return to the previous window

Click Next and then Finish.

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Summary of server details

Outgoing server

As provided.
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Outgoing server protocol

SMTP

Outgoing server port

25, 465, 587, 2525, 8025 or 10025

Authentication Type

Basic Authentication
TLS/SSL

Username

As provided

Password

As provided