Setting Up Email - Desktop

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Last updated: Dec 14, 2021 by Andy Rainey
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Step 1 - Download Outlook if needed.

Students and Home Use - Download the Outlook app from the Office 365 portal.

Faculty and staff - Outlook should be already be installed on your machine. If it is not, contact desktop support in your area for assistance.

Step 2 - Open the app.

Once the app is downloaded to your device, open it. You will be prompted for an email address. Enter your primary @ua.edu email address and click Add Account.

Step 3 - Set up account.

Enter your email address and password. For DOMAIN\username, enter ua-net\mybamausername. For server, enter outlook.office365.com. Then click Add Account.

Step 4 - You're Done!

You can enable notifications if you would like, then you will be able to see your Inbox. If you need any further assistance, please contact the IT Service Desk at 205-348-5555.