Outlook Configuration
BEFORE YOU START
It is important that you read these instructions carefully: if your email client is not properly configured you will not be able to send, and in some cases receive, emails.
SMTP Server Settings: Please verify your outgoing (SMTP) server settings before you attempt to reconfigure your email client. You only need to reconfigure your outgoing mail server if it is mail.ucla.edu.
If you use another Internet Service Provider to get on the intetnet, you may be using their SMTP server to send mail. If that is the case, do not change the SMTP server information.
Anti-Virus and E-Mail Scanning: Many Anti-Virus software vendors have a feature that scans all outgoing emails. This feature is not compatible with SSL authentication. You must disable outgoing email scanning or else you will not be able to send emails. Please be sure this is disabled.
Please note that Bruin OnLine only provides support for Sophos Anti-Virus: you will have to contact your software vendor or check their website directly if you are unable to make these configuration changes. We have included a link to Symantec below for your convenience.
- Symantec Support information on Norton Anti-Virus mail scanning: here
NOTE: These instructions are the same whether you choose to use POP or IMAP. BOL HIGHLY recommends that you setup your account to use IMAP.
- In Outlook, click on Tools then Email Accounts.
- Select Add a new e-mail account and click Next.
- Select IMAP as your server type and click Next.
- On the next screen, enter in mail.ucla.edu as both your Incoming and Outgoing mail server. For User Name: enter your UCLA Logon ID. Complete the other remaining fields with your name and e-mail address and then click More Settings.
- Click on the Outgoing Server tab. Check the box that says My outgoing server (SMTP) requires authentication.
- Click on the Advanced tab. Under the Incoming mail field, check the box that says This server requires a secure connection (SSL). You do not need to manually modify the port numbers listed as Outlook like automatically adjust them depending on the settings and mail protocol you select. Click OK.
- Click Next and select Finish.
You have successfully configured Outlook.
Creating an LDAP directory in Outlook
These instructions will guide you through the configuration of an LDAP Direcotry in Outlook
- Click on Tools then E-mail Accounts.
- Fill in the bubble labeled Add a new directory or address book then click Next
- Click on the Add... button.
- Select Internet Directory Service (LDAP) then click Next.
- In the Server Name type in ldap.ucla.edu then click More Settings ....
- You will be presented with a warning dialog shown below. Click Ok to proceed.
- In the Display Name type in UCLA Directory then click the Search tab. Do not change the port number.
- In the Search Options type in ou=person,dc=ldap,dc=ucla,dc=edu and click OK.
- Please close Outlook completely and then open it again. LDAP is now set up in Outlook.
Searching the LDAP directory
- Click New to begin composing a new message. In the To: field, type a name you wish to search for then click Check Names.
- A new window should appear, similar to the one shown. Select the correct contact, then click OK to address the new message to the contact.
