Outlook Express Passwords

Outlook express doesn't normally require a password to use . However; it is possible to password protect outlook express by configuring a password on your outlook express Identity.

Outlook express uses passwords in two locations

• Identities
• Email Accounts

Identities

There is always at least one identity configured (called main identity by default) but this doesn't normally use a passwords. Multiple identities are useful when sharing Outlook Express with other users (normally family use). In this case it is normal to configure a password so as to add a little privacy to your email.

Email Accounts

When sending and receiving email Outlook Express must connect to your email provider. All email providers require authentication/login with a user name and password for reading email.

Most providers don't require authentication when sending email. However if you are accessing your email using a different Internet connection than usual you may get an error message that says something like:

550: Relaying not allowed or prohibited

In this case configuring your email client to use authentication when sending will normally correct the problem.

Tools for Recovering a Lost Password

If you forget your password there are a number of tools available for recovering outlook express identity and email account passwords.

Related articles and resources:

• Outlook Express Identities
• Outlook Express Identity Passwords
• Recover Outlook Express Account Passwords
• Managing Outlook Express Identities