Tag: Email Account Types
Understanding where Outlook contacts are stored
A topic of confusion seen frequently relates to contact folders in terms of how many are created, where these are stored and how this integrates with the auto-complete cache. The focus on this article is on Outlook ‘2013/’2016 Overview of how Outlook contact folders are created The first email account configured in an Outlook profile […]
Understanding which is better for you – POP3 or Imap
What protocol to use when configuring an email account can be a little confusing for some, especially for those new to using an <Email Client> which is what the Outlook program is that’s included in any version of Office (see: Understanding Email Accounts and Email Clients). There are no shortages of articles that can be found […]
How to change email account type
A question frequently asked is “How to change the email account type once configured?” or “How do I convert my POP account to an IMAP account?” or “How do I change my Outlook.com EAS account to an IMAP account” or any variation in between. Short answer: You don’t. Once an email account is configured, you […]
Understanding Email Protocols (POP, Imap, MAPI, EAS, Exchange)
The email protocol is the process by which an email desktop/mobile client accesses the information (From and To) contained in an email account (your email address). Each of these protocols which are governed by universal standards (at the core level) have a specific set of capabilities in terms of how data is handled at the […]
How to Find & Copy the Right Outlook PST Files
Some of the most common questions related to Outlook data files related to restoring, backing up or migrating Outlook data from one machine to another are: 1) Where are my Outlook PST files located? 2) Which files should I backup or migrate to a new machine? When access to original Outlook configuration IS NOT available […]
