Baruch Computing and Technology Center (BCTC)

Accessing your Live@Edu Baruchmail e-mail account on any mobile device

Microsoft has created a web-site for Outlook Live customers that provides answers to questions pertaining to Outlook Live.  Please visit help.outlook.com for answers to your commonly most questions.

On this page you will find the settings for POP, IMAP, SMTP and ActiveSync/Exchange. Also we have provided instructions for setting up your e-mail account on your mobile device and Outlook Client, as well as links for additional support.

The first step is to log into your Live@Edu Baruchmail.Cuny.Edu e-mail account via the web.  Once logged into your e-mail account, click on Options and then click on See All Options. In the middle of the page, click on settings for POP, IMAP, and SMTP access.

Use these settings to access your e-mail on a mobile device or using an email application:

NOTE: You must input ALL of the information below for BOTH incoming and outgoing mailservers.
Username: FirstName.LastName@baruchmail.cuny.edu
Password: The password you use to access your email account.

Server Information:

POP settings
Server name: pod51019.outlook.com
Port: 995
Encryption method: SSL

IMAP settings
Server name: pod51019.outlook.com
Port: 993
Encryption method: SSL

SMTP settings
Server name: pod51019.outlook.com
Port: 587
Encryption method: TLS

ActiveSync/Exchange server setting: m.outlook.com OR pod51019.outlook.com

Microsoft has provided step-by-step instructions on how to configure your e-mail client here: help.outlook.com/en-us/140/cc875966.aspx  On this main page click on e-mail set-up help wizard and from the drop down arrow, select the e-mail client you need assistance with.
We have provided a few popular links below:

Microsoft Outlook 2010 (PC) set-up instructions, click here.
Microsoft Outlook 2011 (MAC) set-up instructions, click here
Microsoft Entourage 2008 (MAC) set-up instructions, click here
Apple Macintosh Mac Mail set-up instructions, click here

You an click here to access Microsoft's Mobile Phone Set-up Reference guide.  This guide will allow you to select your mobile device and be provided step-by-step instructions for setting up your e-mail account on your device.

Here is a list of the more popular devices:

Apple iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

  • Tap Settings > Mail, Contacts, Calendars > Add Account.
  • Tap Microsoft Exchange.
  • You don’t need to enter anything in the Domain box. Enter the information requested in the Email, Username, and Password boxes. You need to enter your full e-mail address in the Email and Username boxes (for example, firstname.lastname@baruchmail.cuny.edu). Your username is your FULL e-mail address.
  • Tap Next on the upper-right corner of the screen. Your Apple device will try to find the settings it needs to set up your account
  • If your Apple device can’t find your settings, you’ll need to manually enter your server name into the server field. The server name is: m.outlook.com  Enter the server name and click Next.
  • Choose the type of information you want to synchronize between your account and your device, and then touch Save. By default, Mail, Contacts, and Calendar information are synchronized.

Blackberry

  • From the BlackBerry home screen, click BlackBerry Setup > Set up Internet E-mail > Add An Email Account.
  • Type your e-mail address and password, and then click Next.
  • Your BlackBerry will try to set up your e-mail account automatically. If setup completes successfully, skip to the next step. If your e-mail account can't be configured automatically, do the following:
    1. Click I will provide the settings to add this email account.
    2. Scroll down, and then click Next.
    3. Select Internet Service Provider Email (POP/IMAP), and then click Next.
    4. Type your full e-mail address for your user name (for example, firstname.lastname@baruchmail.cuny.edu).
    5. Scroll down and type the name of your e-mail server.  Please enter information provided at the top of the page for POP or IMAP.
    6. Click Next.
    7. Enter the name of the outgoing server. Please enter information provided at the top of the page for SMTP settings.
  • Click OK to complete the setup.

Android Tablet

  • From the Applications menu, select Email. This application may be named Mail on some versions of Android.
  • Type your full e-mail address, for example firstname.lastname@baruchmail.cuny.edu, and your password, and then select Next.
  • Select Exchange account. This option may be named Exchange ActiveSync on some versions of Android.
  • Enter the following account information and select Next.
    • Domain\Username: Type your full e-mail address in this box. If Domain and Username are separate text boxes in your version of Android, leave the Domain box empty and type your full e-mail address in the Username box.
    • Password: Use the password that you use to access your account.
    • Exchange Server: Use the address of your Exchange server. Please enter m.outlook.com
    • As soon as your phone verifies the server settings, the Account Options screen displays. The options available depend on the version of Android on your device. The options may include the following:
      • E-mail checking frequency: The default value is Automatic (push). When you select this option, e-mail messages will be sent to your phone as they arrive. We recommend only selecting this option if you have an unlimited data plan.
      • Amount to synchronize: This is the amount of mail you want to keep on your mobile phone. You can choose from several length options, including One day, Three days, and One week.
      • Notify me when e-mail arrives: If you select this option, your mobile phone will notify you when you receive a new e-mail message.
      • Sync contacts from this account: If you select this option, your contacts will be synchronized between your phone and your account.
    • Select Next and then type a name for this account and the name you want displayed when you send e-mail to others. Select Done to complete the e-mail setup and start using your account.
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      You may need to wait ten-to-fifteen minutes after you set up your account before you can send or receive e-mail.

Windows Phone and Windows Mobile (non 6.5 version)

Windows Phone and Windows Mobile (version 6.5)

Here are the full steps for Windows Mobile (non 6.5)

  • Tap Start > Messaging > Setup E-mail.
  • Enter your e-mail address and password, and then tap Next.
  • Make sure the check box Try to get e-mail settings automatically from the Internet is selected, and then tap Next.
    Your mobile phone will try to get settings from the Internet automatically. If this fails, tap Next. Otherwise go to step 8.
  • For Your e-mail provider, select Exchange server, and then tap Next twice.
  • Enter your e-mail address (for example ,firstname.lastname@baruchmail.cuny.edu), and then tap Next.
  • Tap in the Server box and enter your server name and then tap Next. Server name is m.outlook.com
  • Enter your user name and password, and then tap Next. Your user name is your complete e-mail address (for example, firstname.lastname@baruchmail.cuny.edu).
  • Select the check boxes for the types of items you want to view on your device, and then tap Finish.

Here are the full steps for Windows Mobile (6.5)

  • Tap Start > Messaging > Setup E-mail.
  • Enter your e-mail address and password, and then tap Next.
  • Make sure the check box Try to get e-mail settings automatically from the Internet is selected, and then tap Next.
    Your mobile phone will try to get settings from the Internet automatically. If this fails, tap Next. Otherwise go to step 8.
  • For Your e-mail provider, select Exchange server, and then tap Next twice.
  • Enter your e-mail address (for example, firstname.lastname@baruchmail.cuny.edu), and then tap Next.
  • Tap in the Server box and enter your server name and then tap Next. Server name is m.outlook.com
  • Enter your user name and password, and then tap Next. Your user name is your complete e-mail address (for example, firstname.lastname@baruchmail.cuny.edu).
  • Select the check boxes for the types of items you want to view on your device, and then tap Finish.