Connect to a remote server running the POP3 service

Applies To: Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows Server 2003 with SP1, Windows Server 2003 with SP2

To connect to a remote server running the POP3 service

Open POP3 service.
In the console tree, right-click POP3 Service, and then click Connect.
Do one of the following:
- In Server Name, type the name of the computer to which you want to connect, and then click OK.
- Or, click Browse to view the list of computers available on your network, select the appropriate computer, and then click OK.

Notes

To perform this procedure, you must be a member of the Administrators group on the local computer, or you must have been delegated the appropriate authority. If the computer is joined to a domain, members of the Domain Admins group might be able to perform this procedure. As a security best practice, consider using Run as to perform this procedure.
To open the POP3 service snap-in, click Start, point to Administrative Tools, and then click POP3 Service.
If you are using Active Directory integrated authentication, you must log on to the Active Directory domain, not the local computer, to perform this procedure.
To connect to a remote mail server running the POP3 service, your computer must also have the POP3 service installed and be on the same local network.

Your server might function differently based on the version and edition of the operating system that is installed, your account permissions, and your menu settings. For more information, see Viewing Help on the Web.