Campus UMail System - How To
Configuring Outlook using .prf files
This is a file that will automatically configure your client for you.
You may choose to configure your Outlook 2003 email client by running two small profile (.prf) files. If you'd prefer to do this manually, please see the Outlook Configuration page.
Note: .prf files are compatible with Office 2007, but require some added steps to work. Please see Applying Outlook user profiles by using a PRF file" section at the bottom of the page.Configuring Your Mailbox
Before you begin, you will need to download TWO files:
umail.prf
contact.prf
To open the .prf file, click this umail.prf file link using Internet Explorer. Choose Run to configure your Outlook 2003 client for the new UMail email system.
The first screen starts the Outlook configuration process.
Click Yes to set up your Outlook account.
In the User name field - Type in your uNID followed by @umail.utah.edu
In the Password field– Type in your uNID password (in most cases, the one you use for KRONOS)
Click OK
You may not see this screen. If you don't, go on to the next login screen. If you do, just click OK.
This is the second logon screen.
In the User name field – Type in your uNID followed by @umail.utah.edu
In the Password field – Type in your uNID (Kronos) password like before.
Click OK
Click OK
Under Mailbox, replace unid with YOUR specific uNID.
Then click Check Names.
Now your full name should show up under Mailbox. If it does not and you get an error, please contact the Campus Help Desk at 1-4000, option 1.
If your name is in the Mailbox field, click OK.
If you are still using GroupWise you need to click No. If you are converting as of now, you need to click Yes.
Lastly, you will get a prompt for your password one more time to actually log in to your client. Type in your password and click OK.
Your Outlook 2003 email client is now configured for use with the new UMail system.
To copy an Outlook shortcut to your desktop, go to Start, All Programs, Microsoft Office, then right-click on the Outlook icon. From the drop-down menu, click Send To, then click Desktop (create shortcut).
Do not use the umail.prf as the shortcut icon for Outlook.
Download these instructions as a Word document
Configuring Your Address Book
Next, follow the steps below to install and configure your Outlook Address Book.
Using Internet Explorer, click the Contact.prf file to open it. Choose Run to allow use of a personal Contacts folder in Outlook 2003.
In the User name field - Type in your uNID followed by @umail.utah.edu
In the Password field– Type in your CIS (i.e., Kronos) password
Click OK
Your Outlook 2003 email client is now ready to use your Contacts list for email messages, forwards, replies, etc.
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