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Frequently Asked Questions

 

How do I configure my Mozilla/Netscape/Outlook program to the new e-mail address?
Do I need to change my password to read mail received on the new e-mail address?
My CSC e-mail address is set to forward to my other e-mail address. Do I need to set the forwarding again when I set my new CSC e-mail address?
Do I need to inform CSC to update my e-mail address entry in the university staff online directory?
What will happen to the CSC User Id. in staff webpage addresses?
 

How do I configure my Mozilla/Netscape Messenger/MS Outlook program to the new e-mail address?

Mozilla Mail

  1. Open Mozilla Mail.
  2. Click Edit menu.
  3. Click Mail & Newsgroups Account Settings...
  4. Below Account Settings, in the Identity section, type your new e-mail address in the in the E-mail Address: field e.g.
        norman.p.zammit@um.edu.mt
  5. Click OK button.

Send a test mail to yourself. Members of staff accessing the CSC mailbox to read their e-mail may check other Mozilla configuration settings here.

Netscape Messenger (PC/Mac)

  1. Open Netscape Messenger.
  2. Click Edit menu.
  3. Click Preferences.
  4. Under Mail & Newsgroups select Identity.
  5. In the E-mail address: field type your new e-mail address e.g.
        norman.p.zammit@um.edu.mt
  6. Click OK button.

Send a test mail to yourself. Members of staff accessing the CSC mailbox to read their e-mail may check other Messenger configuration settings here.

MS Outlook Express or Outlook 2000/XP

Note that although CSC does not support MS Outlook, we are providing the following instructions for any Outlook users.

  1. Open Outlook.
  2. Click Tools menu.
  3. Click Accounts...
  4. Select mail.um.edu.mt account.
  5. Click Properties button.
  6. Under General tab, in

    E-mail address: field type your new e-mail address e.g.
        norman.p.zammit@um.edu.mt

    Reply address: field type your new e-mail address e.g.
        norman.p.zammit@um.edu.mt

  7. Click Apply button.
  8. Click OK button.

Send a test mail to yourself. Members of staff accessing the CSC mailbox to read their e-mail may check other Outlook configuration settings here.


Do I need to change my password to read mail received on the new e-mail address?

No. You will use your existing password to access mail received on your new e-mail address. The same password (& CSC User Id.) will still be required for other CSC services such as dial-up, WebSave & ADSL connections, web hosting, anti-virus downloads, use of workstations in CSC Labs etc.


My CSC e-mail address is set to forward to my other e-mail address. Do I need to set the forwarding again when I set my new CSC e-mail address?

No. Mail forwarding will be retained.


Do I need to inform CSC to update my e-mail address entry in the university staff online directory?

Entry details in the staff online directory will be automatically updated within 1 working day after you receive the notification mail that your new e-mail address has been set.

What will happen to the CSC User Id. in staff webpage addresses?

There will be no changes to staff webpage addresses. The CSC User Id. in such URLs will be retained.

For example, the following webpage address will not change.

http://staff.um.edu.mt/nzam8/

 

Last updated: 05-Aug-04


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