Desktop Client Setup
Programs such as Microsoft Outlook and Apple Mail support Microsoft Exchange. Once you type in your email address and password for Outlook or Apple Mail your mail client should pull down all of the information needed to set up your email. If the mail program does not pull down the server information please type in "webmail.capital.edu" without the quotes.
Note: If you are using Microsoft Outlook 2003 there is an additional step required. Please contact us and we will get you the information needed.
If you are using a mail client such as Mozilla Thunderbird or any program that does not have Microsoft Exchange as an option, we recommend you set up your email as an IMAP account. The following is the information you will need.
- Server name: mail.capital.edu
- Port 993
- Encryption method SSL
Note: We recommend that you do not set up your account as a POP3 account because that will take your mail off of the server and put in your client.
Autodiscover Message
Email for both Main Campus and the Law School are hosted at the same location. You might receive a message that says "Outlook was redirected to the server autodiscover.capital.edu to get new settings for your account..." This is a normal message and we recommend you check the box next to "Always use my response for this server" and click on Allow.
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Mobile Device Setup
To set up your email on your iOS device (iPhone, iPod Touch, or iPad) you will want to select Microsoft Exchange. You will need to enter your email address and password. The settings should be pulled down automatically. If they are not and it asks you for the server name please type in "webmail.capital.edu" without the quotes.
On your Android device you will want to select Microsoft Exchange, Microsoft ActiveSync, or Corporate Sync depending on the device. Once you type in your full email address and password the settings should be pulled down automatically. If not then make sure both the username and the email address are your full email address. Also type in "webmail.capital.edu" without the quotes for the server name. You will also want to make sure you select the box next to use SSL
If you have a BlackBerry device you will need to type in your full email address and password. It will say there is a problem with your username and or password. This is a normal message. You will need to click on the part that says you will provide the settings. Please select POP as the account type and type in "mail.capital.edu" without the quotes for the server name.
Note: There is a different setup for faculty and staff who have BlackBerry devices. Please contact us and we will assist you.
Password Change
When you change your password you will also need to update it on your mobile device.