Changing the Required IMAP Security Settings

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The WolfWise system requires a change in the security settings of IMAP clients in order for things to work. This settings was optional under the old system but is now required. Many may already have this setting set.


Thunderbird

Under Tools->Account Settings (Mac & Windows)
           Edit->Account Settings (Linux)

Click on "Server Settings" at the left under your NCSU account and in the "Security Settings" section click on "SSL".





Outlook 2003

Under Tools->E-mail Accounts click "Next" to view or change an account and select your NCSU account from the list.
Click "Change" and then "More Settings..." and choose the "Advanced" tab.
Check the box under "Incoming server (IMAP):" that to the right says "This server requires a encrypted connection (SSL)"






Outlook 2007
Under Tools->Account Settings select the E-mail tab and the your NCSU account from the list.
Click "Change..." and then "More Settings..." and choose the "Advanced" tab.
Under "Incoming server (IMAP):" select "SSL" from the dropdown box after "Use the following type of encrypted connection:"



Mac Mail
Under Mail->Preferences click on the "Accounts" tab and click on "Advanced".
On the "Port: " line check the box infront of "Use SSL".



Eudora
Under Tools->Options select on the left "Checking Mail".
In the "Secure Sockets when Receiving" section, select "Required, Alternate Port" from the dropdown.