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  • To change the way Exchange displays your sender name, simply change your preferred/chosen name in SPIRE. Log in to SPIRE. Go to SPIRE Main Menu > My Personal Information > Names and click Edit next to the Pref./Chosen name. Next, enter your new preferred/chosen first name and...
  • Note: The instructions below apply to Outlook 2016 on Mac OS only.  For the best security and easiest setup, install the latest version of Outlook included in Office 365 or sign in to the Outlook Web App at outlook.office.com instead. Get started with Office 365 Outlook    Set up Outlook 2016...
  • Note: The instructions below apply to Outlook 2016 on Windows only.  For the best security and easiest setup, install the latest version of Outlook included in Office 365 or sign in to the Outlook Web App at outlook.office.com instead. Get started with Office 365 Outlook    Set up Outlook 2016...
  • When you add an Exchange account using ActiveSync on an Android phone, some phones will begin forwarding a copy of every SMS message (e.g., text message) that the phone receives to your email account. This feature will vary from phone to phone. To disable this feature: On the phone, open the...
  • UMail was retired in early 2020 as it reached end-of-life, and is no longer supported. Faculty and staff using UMail received additional information about migrations to Google Mail and Microsoft Exchange. This chart compares the features of Google Workspace: Google Mail & Calendar, Microsoft...
  • What is Exchange? Exchange is a modern, enterprise-class email and calendaring platform developed by Microsoft. Exchange provides: A large-scale calendaring solution, which enables users to schedule meetings, conference rooms, and other resources within and across departments. A robust and...
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  • What Is Active Directory? Active Directory is a database that stores information about computing resources, including the credentials used to log into Exchange. These credentials are your IT Active Directory/Exchange user name and password. What Is My Active Directory/Exchange User Name &...
  • Outlook Help Center Follow the links below to find information about how to set up and use the features in Outlook, Microsoft Office 365's Email & Calendaring App (formerly Exchange). Outlook in the Desktop App & Outlook.com Folders, Filters, & Rules Create a folder in Outlook...
  • Use the instructions below to remove an Exchange account on iOS, Android, Apple Mail & Calendar, or Outlook 2011. iOS Use the instructions below to remove an Exchange account on your iPhone, iPod Touch, or iPad. These steps apply to devices running iOS 5.5 or above. Go to Settings >...
  • Use the information below to configure settings to use Microsoft 365 email on your Android device in the default email app. Depending on your specific device, device manufacturer, or carrier, not all steps may apply to you and screens may vary. For the best experience and easiest setup, we...
  • Use the instructions below to set up Microsoft 365 email on your iPhone, iPod Touch, or iPad in the default Mail app. For the best experience and easiest setup, we recommend using the Outlook mobile app instead.  Some members of the campus community report problems accessing university accounts...