Configuring Mac Entourage for Securemail

  • Note: These instructions assume you are already using Mac Entourage as your mail client and simply want to change it to use the Securemail service.
  • In Mac Entourage click Tools, then Accounts. Click the Edit icon (or tab). The Account Settings screen appears.
  • In the IMAP server field under the Receiving Mail section enter securemail.kenyon.edu
  • Enter your username (don't add on "@kenyon.edu") in the Account ID field.
  • Click on the bar that says click here for advanced receiving options.
  • In next screen checkmark This IMAP server requires a secure connection (SSL).
  • The incoming mail's Port number should now display 993.
  • LEAVE BLANK the box next to Always use secure password.
  • Return to Accounts Settings screen. In the SMTP server field under the Sending Mail section enter securemail.kenyon.edu
  • Click on the bar that says click here for advanced sending options.
  • In next screen checkmark This SMTP server requires a secure connection (SSL).
  • Checkmark SMTP requires authentication.
  • Checkmark Use same settings as receiving mail server.
  • Click OK. The configuration is now complete.
  • Return to message list and send a test message to yourself to confirm that the new Securemail service works for your mail client.
  • Note: On Macs, if you have filters set up, recheck them to make sure the folders that collect your filtered messages are named correctly. Go into the Filter option and re-select the folder names.