This page gives details on how to configure an email client such as Outlook, Thunderbird, Mail, etc. and has nothing to do with WebMail. If you intend to use WebMail you can disregard the information on this page.

Below you will find step-by-step setup guides for the email clients that NC State ResNet and the NC State Help Desk support. All NC State students, faculty and staff have IMAP accounts and should follow the setup directions for IMAP. If you need assistance with setting up your email or with your ResNet connection, simply call the NC State Help Desk at 515-HELP or email resnet@ncsu.edu.

If you don't need step-by-step instructions for setting up your email you can just check out our page with the necessary server information.

• Windows operating systems:
  • Outlook XP
  • Thunderbird 1.x & 2.x
  • Windows Mail (included in Windows Vista)
    
  
  
• MacOS X:
  • Thunderbird 0.5 (and higher)
  • Mail Application

Still have Problems or Questions?

• Check out Computing Services' Index of Computing Guides and Tutorials.

• Use the ResNet Help page to discover the many ways to get help with your connection.

• ResNet Staff are available for all on-campus housing areas. The ResNet staff is happy to answer questions either by telephone or email. If further assistance is needed, they will set up an appointment to meet you in your room.