instructions for configuring a desktop e-mail program
Many people find that the Web-based Horde mail client (www.bu.edu/webmail) is all they need, but you can also use the information below to configure any desktop mail program to read your BU e-mail.
These settings apply to all ACS accounts
- The mail protocol is IMAP. Please *do not* use the POP mail protocol.
- The IMAP mail server setting is acs-imap.bu.edu and you should use that with SSL (port 993).
- The SMTP server is acs-smtp.bu.edu and you should use that with authenticated SSL (port 465) by providing your username in the settings (and password, later, when prompted). Doing so should allow you to send mail using acs-smtp.bu.edu, even when you are not connected to the BU network.
Other settings are specific to your account
Settings for accounts created on or after 19 February 2008 are slightly different than accounts created earlier.
Please click here to display instructions specific to your account
Other information applicable to all ACS accounts
Using Web-based mail (Horde): www.bu.edu/webmail
Viewing your mail quota: www.bu.edu/computing/myacs
Forwarding mail to an external account: www.bu.edu/pcsc/email/configure/forwarding
Many other mail management topics: www.bu.edu/pcsc/email/manage/
Detailed configuration instructions: www.bu.edu/pcsc/email/configure/details.html
