Windows - Outlook 2007

Follow these instructions for connecting to Cornell's Exchange server with Outlook 2007.  Please note that these settings will only work while on campus with a wired network connection or if connected to the "CornellWireless" network.  These settings will not work while connected to "CornellGuest" or while off-campus.

Initial Setup

  1. Open Microsoft Outlook 2007
  2. On the Outlook 2007 Startup screen, click Next
  3. When prompted "Would you like to configure an E-mail account?", select Yes and click Next
  4. Outlook will automatically try to configure your account, verify that your account name is correct and click Next
    Outlook 2007 Setup
  5. After Outlook has correctly configured all of your settings, click Finish
  6. Outlook will begin updating all of your e-mail folders
  7. You will be prompted "Do you want your RSS Feeds in Outlook to be synchronized with the Common Feed List?", the typical answer for this is No
    Outlook 2007 Setup

Verifying Outlook Settings

  1. Click on Tools
  2. Select Accounts
  3. Highlight your Cornell account and click Change
    Outlook 2007 Setup
  4. Verify that the Microsoft Exchange server is mail07.cornellcollege.edu  and your User Name is correct then click on More Settings
    Outlook 2007 Setup
  5. Each tab should be configured as follows
    • General
      Outlook 2007 Setup
    • Advanced
      Outlook 2007 Setup
    • Security
      Outlook 2007 Setup
    • Connection
      Outlook 2007 Setup
    • Remote Mail
      Outlook 2007 Setup
  6. After verifying all tabs, click OK to accept settings
  7. Click Next
  8. Click Finish

If you have any questions about setting up your email, please contact the Information Technology Help Desk at extension 4357 or submit a Work Order Request and our staff will assist you as soon as possible.