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Configure E-mail for Any Device


Communicate from Any Location, Any Device

Now, more than ever, it's easier to configure Internet-capable devices to access and manage your ECU e-mail.

Options include:

  • ActiveSync - Sync multiple mobile devices to an Exchange e-mail account.
  • IMAP - Allows one e-mail account to be accessed and managed from more than one device.
  • iPhone/iPod Touch - Configure your iPhone or iPod Touch

  • Mac - ITCS supports both Outlook 2011 and Apple Mail (X.6)
Configure Outlook 2011 (Mac)
Configure Apple Mail (X.6) (Mac)
  • MAPI - The preferred setup between a Windows Outlook client and an Exchange server.

Configure Outlook 2007/2010 at home (Windows)


Which Option is Best?

Mobile Devices (smartphone)
  • ActiveSync (recommended)
  • IMAP
  • Piratemail – no mobile page; could be difficult to see all options
On-Campus Wireless (laptop, tablet, iPad)
  • MAPI (recommended for Windows)
  • IMAP
  • Piratemail (recommended)
On-Campus Office Computer
  • Outlook 2007 or 2010 (Windows)
  • Outlook 2011 (Mac) – Entourage can’t access all Exchange 2010 features
  • Piratemail
Off-Campus Home Computer
  • MAPI (recommended for Windows)
  • IMAP
  • Piratemail (recommended)