Set Up for Online Directory (Outlook Express)

Note: This page covers configuring your e-mail client to use Northwestern's Online Directory (LDAP) for Outlook Express. 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. Select Tools => Accounts.... A window similar to the following will appear:
   

   Accounts Window - All Tab (Add)

2. Select Add => Directory Service.... A window similar to the following will appear:
   

   LDAP Accounts Wizard Step 01

3. Type directory.northwestern.edu into the Internet Directory (LDAP) server: field, then click Next. A window similar to the following will appear:
   

   LDAP Accounts Wizard Step 02

4. Click No, then click Next. A window similar to the following will appear:
   

   LDAP Accounts Wizard Complete

5. Click Finish. A window similar to the following will appear:
   

   Accounts Window - All Tab (Full)

6. Select the Directory Services tab. A window similar to the following will appear:
   

   Accounts Window - Directory Services Tab (Properties)

7. Select directory.northwestern.edu, then click Properties. A window similar to the following will appear:
   

   LDAP Properties - General Tab

   1. Type Northwestern LDAP into the Directory Service Account field.
   2. Type directory.northwestern.edu into the Server name: field.
8. Select the Advanced tab. A window similar to the following will appear:
   

   LDAP Properties - Advanced Tab

   1. Type 100 into the Maximum number of searches to return: field.
   2. Type dc=northwestern,dc=edu into the Search base: field.
9. Click OK to save your changes. A window similar to the following will appear:
   

   Accounts Window - Directory Services Tab (Close)

10. Click Close.