Double-click on the Outlook Express icon. Pull down Tools, then Accounts, then click the Mail tab. Click the Add button. Select Mail.

Enter your display name (This is your name as you want it to appear in messages; it's up to you what's in this field. For example: John D.). Click Next.

Leave the dot next to "I already have an e-mail address that I'd like to use" if that's an option. Enter your E-mail address on our system. Click Next.

The My Incoming Mail Server field should display POP3 Server.

In the field underneath Incoming mail [POP3 or IMAP] server, enter www.netoptioninc.net

In the field underneath Outgoing mail [SMTP] server, enter www.netoptioninc.net

Click Next.

For Account name, enter your username.

For password, enter your password. It's up to you whether you check the Remember password box or not. Some folks like the convenience of not needing to type in their password everytime they read their e-mail. Other folks like the idea that their mailbox can't be accessed if someone else is using their computer (unless, of course, that person knows their password.)

There should be a dot next to Log on using Secure Password Authentication (SPA). Click Next.

Click Finish.

If You Have a Problem:

Make sure the POP, SMTP, account name and password are correct. If they are and you're still having a problem reading/sending e-mail, close out of all applications and reboot your computer. Connect again and try your mail again. If you still have a problem or get an error message, note the problem/message, then call our office (815-889-9989). If you're online and just have a question, you can E-mail support@netoptioninc.net

ALSO, PLEASE REMEMBER THAT IT'S A VERY GOOD IDEA TO HAVE ANTI-VIRUS SOFTWARE. MAKE SURE TO RUN IT AND TO UPDATE IT WEEKLY!!