Configuring Mail Clients to Use SSL Encryption

What is SSL Encryption?

In the continuing effort to eliminate spam (junkmail, unsolicited commerical e-mail, etc.), tighter rules are being established with regards to the acceptance of sending and receiving e-mail. As of February 20, 2008, Secure Socket Layer (SSL) encryption, which is simply a way to make sure others cannot view your password or e-mail content while in transit, will be required for all users with an @wright.edu address. This includes anyone using the Internet Message Access Protocol (IMAP), Post Office Protocol (POP), and Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP) protocols. Any user who checks their e-mail with anything other than the WINGS web-based email system falls into one of the protocols above, and will be requred to make changes. For configuration instructions for the most popular e-mail clients, see the links below.

Here's a brief description of each of the above mentioned protocols, so that you can determine which one you use, or would like to use.

SMTP - SMTP is the protocol for sending e-mail. Everyone will use this one, and should already have it setup for SSL, since CaTS has required this since 2006.

IMAP - IMAP is one of the protocols for receiving e-mail. With IMAP, messages are kept on the WSU mail server unless you delete them from the server.

POP - POP is another protocol for receiving e-mail. With POP, however, messages are downloaded to your computer and removed from the WSU mail server.

Configuring your Macintosh E-mail Client

Configuring your Windows E-mail Client

If you are unsure if your client supports authenticated e-mail, or you are unable to configure your e-mail client successfully, please call the CaTS Help Desk at 775-4827.