Checklist: Installing and configuring the POP3 service

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

Step	Reference
Read recommended topics.	Best practices for POP3 service; POP3 service overview; E-mail concepts; Name resolution for TCP/IP
Choose and configure the mail server running the POP3 service with a Domain Name System (DNS) name. It is recommended that you choose a name that reflects the role of the server, such as mailserver1.	Rename a computer
Contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP).	Contacting your Internet Service Provider
Configure TCP/IP for static addressing on the mail server on which the POP3 service is installed.	Configure TCP/IP for static addressing
Install the POP3 service.	Install e-mail services
Read "POP3 service authentication methods" and determine which method is best for your deployment.	POP3 Service Authentication Methods
Configure the POP3 service to use the authentication method you have chosen.	Set the authentication method
Create a domain.	Create a domain
Create a mailbox.	Create a mailbox
Configure all e-mail clients to use the POP3 service. In addition, if you are using Secure Password Authentication (SPA), you should now configure your e-mail clients to use SPA.	Configure E-mail Clients
Manage your mail server.	POP3 service administration tools

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