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Below is information regarding E-mail at BGSU. There are links to documents and websites to assist you with your E-mail problem.

BGSU's E-mail System --> Microsoft Exchange
Your Username --> username@bgsu.edu preferred; username@bgnet.bgsu.edu still supported but not recommended

Microsoft web-based client -->Outlook Web Access (OWA) at  http://mail.bgsu.edu
E-mail client for Windows users --> Outlook 2007
E-mail client for Mac OS X users  --> Entourage 2008

Webmail URL --> http://mail.bgsu.edu
Junkmail URL --> http://junkmail.bgsu.edu (login as username@bgsu.edu)
Mailserver --> mail.bgsu.edu, port 993
SMTP server for IMAP users --> outbound.bgsu.edu, port 587

E-mail Quicklinks ...

• Creating an Account 
• Using Your Account to Access the BGSU E-mail Server
• E-mail Security
• E-mail Policies 
• Displaying Full E-mail Headers - required for reporting e-mail incidents
• Training and Technical Support for BGSU E-mail
  
• Office of the CIO Exchange Project
• Microsoft Outlook Home
• Microsoft Outlook How-to tutorials
• Atomic Learning Video Tutorials on Outlook 2007((If you wish to access this site from off campus you must contact the Student Technology Center either by phone at 419-372-9277 or E-mail.)
• Microsoft Office Outlook 2007 Training courses
• Outlook Web Access (OWA and OWA Light) demo
• Outlook Self Help
• Entourage Self Help
• OWA Premium vs OWA Light Self Help
• Calendar Self Help (for Outlook, Entourage and OWA)
• Entourage 2008 Help and How-to
• Finding Someone's BGSU E-mail Address
• ITS Fraud Alerts

BGSU E-mail Frequently Asked Questions for Microsoft Exchange

• Exchange Project Frequently Asked Questions (Office of the CIO - Projects & Strategic Initiatives)
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• E-Mail FAQs page

Quick Reference Guides for Microsoft Exchange ...

• Outlook 2007 for PC 
  • See Outlook Self Help for Migration, Setup and Quick Reference guides
• Entourage 2008 for the Macintosh
  • See Entourage Self Help for Migration, Setup and Quick Reference Guides
• Outlook Web Access (OWA) Premium
  • OWA Premium (quick start guide) 
  • Microsoft web-based E-mail clients  More...
    
    
• Outlook Web Access (OWA) Light
  • OWA Light (quick start guide) 
  • Microsoft web-based E-mail clients  More...
    
    
• Other E-Mail Clients
  • Connecting to BGSU's Exchange Server using Thunderbird 2.0.0.12 (Windows)
  • Setting up Mac Mail (OS X 10.5) with IMAPS
  • Setting up Mac Mail (OS X 10.4) with IMAPS
  • Setting up Mozilla Thunderbird 2 for Secure IMAPS on Mac OS X
  • Configuring Eudora Pro as an IMAP Windows Client at BGSU
  • Enabling BGSU Directory Services in Eudora Pro for Windows
  • Configuring Eudora Pro 6.2.1 as an IMAP Macintosh Client at BGSU
  • Connecting to BGSU's Exchange Server using Apple Mail 1.3.11
  • Connecting to BGSU's Exchange Server using Apple Mail 3.2 on OS 10.5
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• Handheld Devices 
  • See Mobile Phone Email Setup Self Help Page

• Office Accounts
  • Application for an Office BGSU E-mail/Calendar Account 
  • Opening a BGSU Office Account from:   Outlook 2007 /  Entourage 2008  /  Outlook Web Access (OWA) 
  • BGSU Office Accounts FAQ
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• Other Topics
  • Understanding the Exchange Family
  • How Does the BGSU Exchange System Work for Windows Users?
  • How Does the BGSU Exchange System Work for Mac Users?
  • Redirecting (forwarding) your BGSU Exchange E-mail 
  • Handling Spam in your BGSU’s Exchange E-Mail

User Guides

• Microsoft Office Outlook 2007 product guide

Other Sources

• The Entourage Help Blog

If you are affiliated with BGSU and cannot find your E-mail issue here, contact the Technology Support Center at 419-372-0999.