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If you have not already done so, download and install a copy of Mulberry 3 from the Columbia software download section before proceeding.

Note: If you have been moved to the Cyrus system, you will need to change your mail server by following our reconfiguration instructions.
  1. Start Mulberry, making sure that you have an active network connection (dial-up PPP or Ethernet). Once Mulberry starts up, the Simple Preferences dialog box will appear.

    screen shot of simple preferences

  2. Follow the model in the screen shot to enter your own Real Name, Email Address, and User ID (account ID). If nobody else will be using your copy of Mulberry, it is safe to check Save User ID. However, it is more secure NOT to check Save Password.

    Tip: You can also set Mulberry to add a signature file to the bottom of each message you send, by clicking on the Set Signature button and entering the desired text
Mulberry is very flexible, and many other preferences can be configured aside from those shown here. Clicking the Advanced button on the upper right of the Simple Preferences screen will allow you to access these other settings. However, you don't need to go beyond the simple settings shown in the screen shot above to use Mulberry for basic e-mail functions.

Tip: If you are using a non-Columbia ISP, they may require you to use the ISP's SMTP (outgoing mail) server rather than Columbia's. AOL, RCN Cable, AT&T DSL, and EarthLink are only a few of the ISPs with special requirements in this regard. Check with your ISP for configuration instructions for outgoing mail if you use a non-Columbia ISP.

For Reference Only


The copy of Mulberry you downloaded from AcIS is pre-configured properly for secure IMAP (receiving mail) and secure SMTP (sending mail). The following screens shots are provided for reference purposes.

Secure IMAP Settings

screen shot showing secure IMAP settings

Secure SMTP Settings

screen shot showing secure SMTP settings
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