If you close only the Web browser, there is no guarantee that your session is closed. By logging off, you close the session between the client and the server. Log off after you finish using Outlook Web Access. The options icon on the left toolbar is for you to set up an “Out-of-Office” assistant or change your password. The Find icon on the left toolbar is for you to search through the global address list for email addresses and contact information of University of Rochester faculty and staff. The contacts icon on the left toolbar is for you to store personal contact information, email addresses, etc. The calendar icon on the left toolbar is for you to store information about dates, appointments, scheduled meetings, etc.

Please be aware that this name check feature does not look up entries in your personal contact list.

When you are composing a new message, you can type a full or partial name in the “To:” field and click the Check Name icon to compare the name you wrote to entries on the Global Address List. Checking Names against the Global Address List When you’re ready to send it, click the Send icon at the top-left of the message window. Enter a “To:” address to the person you wish to send a message. Sending New E-mail MessagesĬlick the “Compose New” button on the right hand toolbar. Once you’ve logged in, you may simply click the subject line of an email message to read it. Insert your username and password in the pop-up window and click OK.Insert your new username in the login window and click Submit.

Open a web browser to the web page: /owa/.Steps to Access Your Email Through the Web: Outlook Web Access is the preferred method for accessing your student e-mail because of the many features it offers and its high availability.

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