Below are instructions on adding a BU e-mail to Microsoft Outlook 2016 on Windows and on MacOS

Configure Outlook 2016 (Windows) for Exchange

  1. Open Outlook.
  2. Go to File->Info->Add Account.
  3. Make sure Email Account is selected and enter your Name, BU Email Address, and Password.
  4. Click Next.
  5. If prompted, provide your BU login name and Kerberos password.

Watch a Video:

Below is the Microsoft video guide on setting up an account:

Configure Outlook 2016 (Mac) for Exchange

  1. Open Outlook 2016
  2. Click “Add Account” on setup page
  3. Click “Exchange or Office 365”
  4. In the account setup window, provide your email address and other information, as described below:
    • Enter your email address in the form login@bu.edu (where login is your BU login name)
    • Make sure Authentication Method is set User Name and Password
    • Set user name to your BU login name
    • Enter your password
    • Make sure there is a check mark next to Configure Automatically and then click Add Account.
  5. Close the Accounts window and you should be all set to begin using Outlook.

Want to use an additional account?

To add an additional BU Exchange account, simply repeat the steps above.

For more information, see Using an Additional Email Account.