These instructions were created using Evolution version 2.0.4

Open Evolution and go to:

1. Tools menu in the top left-hand side, then Settings.
2. Click the "Mail Accounts" icon in the left column to access the Mail Account settings.
3. Click the "+Add" button. A new Evolution Account Assistant window will open. Click "Forward".
4. Enter your Full Name, Email Address, and optional Reply-To and Organization information, then click "Forward".
5. Now you should be at "Receiving Email" settings. Select "IMAP" for Server Type, and enter the following configuration:
   • Host: webmail.msri.org
   • Username: your-username
   • Use Secure Connection (SSL): Always
   • Authentication Type: Password
   Then click "Forward"
6. Receiving preferences are next; alter these to your preference and click "Forward.
7. At the "Sending Email" settings page, use the following configuration:
   • Server Type:SMTP
   • Host: webmail.msri.org:465
   • Check the "Server requires authentication" checkbox
   • Use Secure Connection (SSL): Always
   • Authentication Type: PLAIN [this can be changed; you can check for our supported types with the "Check for Supported Types" button]
   • Username: your-username
   Then click "Forward"
8. You can give the account a more recognizable name, or accept the default, then click "Forward". (This can be modified later.)
9. Click "Apply" to return to the "Evolution Settings" window.