Question
How do I configure my Outlook email client on MacOS to view my YSU emails?
Answer
Required Items:
- Microsoft Outlook desktop application.
- If you need to install the Microsoft Office suite on a personal device, please see this guide here
- If you are on a YSU-owned device, the Office suite should be pre-installed already.
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Launch Microsoft Outlook. You can locate and launch Microsoft Outlook by selecting the Finder icon located on your dock.
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Select Applications located on the menu on your left, and double-click Microsoft Outlook
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If this is the first time launching the application you will be presented with a Welcome to Outlook screen. If you have previously launched Outlook or already have another account configured select the Tools menu, then the Accounts option.
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Enter your full email address (i.e. username@student.ysu.edu if you are a student or username@ysu.edu if you are an employee)
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Check the box to make Outlook the default application for mail, calendar, and contacts.
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Click the Add Account button.
If you are unable to successfully set up your email in Microsoft Outlook for Mac, please record the error message you receive and submit a service request or contact the YSU Service Desk at 330-941-1595 or servicedesk@ysu.edu.