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Setup   an existing Outlook Express installation for Family's Choice Email

Following are the instructions to configure an existing installation of Outlook Express to use Family's Choice Internet Email

1. Start Outlook Express
Double-click the  Outlook Express Icon to Start Outlook Express
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2. Go to Tools, Accounts
You will find Accounts under "Tools" In Outlook Express
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3. Select the Mail Tab, select the account you want to modify to use Family's Choice, then click Properties on the Right. (If you want to setup an entirely new account we suggest you setup a new identity. Click here for instructions on setting up a new identity. If you no longer intend to use the account you are modifying then you may continue.) oe_internetaccounts.gif (6364 bytes)
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4. Select "Servers" Tab
The General Tab will open by default. Select the next tab over - "Servers"
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5. Modify the following Items on the Servers tab:

Incoming mail server:
mail.fccom.net

(if your email ends in @fccom.net)

mail.fcnet.net 
(if your email ends in @fcnet.net)

Outgoing mail server:
mail.safepages.com

Only exception: If you have a Special Edition account use
mail.fcnet.net 

Account Name: Your dialin name without anything after it (no @ anything!)

Enter Password and remember if you desire

My server Requires Authentication - If your mail server is mail.fccom.net, check this to prevent relaying errors

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That's it - Outlook Express should now configured to use your Family's Choice Email account.

 


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