Set Up for Online Directory (Outlook)

Note: This page covers configuring your e-mail client to use Northwestern's Online Directory (LDAP) directory for Outlook. The instructions provided only cover the latest version of that particular client we support. Instructions for previous versions may be similar, but not exact.

1. From the Tools menu, select E-mail Accounts?. A window similar to the following will appear:
   

   Outlook Account Settings - E-Mail Tab (Blank)

2. Select the Address Books tab. A window similar to the following will appear:
   

   Outlook Account Settings - Adress Tab (Blank)

3. Click the New ? button. A window similar to the following will appear:
   

   Outlook E-mail Accounts Wizard Step 01 (LDAP)

4. Select the Internet Directory Service (LDAP) radio button, then click Next. A window similar to the following will appear:
   

   Outlook E-mail Accounts Wizard Step 02 (LDAP)

5. Type directory.northwestern.edu into the Server Name: field, then click the More Settings?button . A window similar to the following will appear:
   

   Outlook add LDAP account warning

6. Click OK. A window similar to the following will appear:
   

   Outlook LDAP Properties - Connection Tab

7. Type Northwestern LDAP into the Display Name: field, then click the Search tab. A window similar to the following will appear:
   

   Outlook LDAP Properties - Search Tab

   1. Type 100 into the Specify the maximum number of entries you wish to return after a successful search: field.
   2. Type dc=northwestern,dc=edu into the Custom: field.
8. Click OK to save your changes. A window similar to the following will appear:
   

   Outlook E-mail Accounts Wizard Step 02b (LDAP)

9. Click Next. A window similar to the following will appear:
   

   Outlook E-mail Accounts Wizard Complete

10. Click Finish.