Configuring Outlook to Connect to Spartan Mail

1. Open the Outlook desktop program on your computer.

2. On the Welcome to Outlook page, click Next.

3. At the Add an Email Account page, make sure Yes is selected, then click Next.

4. On the Add Account page, change the E-mail Address field to your @msu.edu address. Make sure it is not set to @rhs.msu.edu.

5. Confirm your name is listed correctly or type your first and last name in the Your Name field. 

6. Type your MSU NetID password, then retype it in the fields provided. Use the same password you use for the Enterprise Business System (EBS). Do not use your RHS password.

7. Click Next.

8. If a security windows pops up, click Remember my credentials, then enter your full MSU email address and password again, and click OK. 

    Note: Not everyone will receive this prompt.

9. Wait for Outlook to configure your account, then click Finish.

10. When Outlook opens, confirm the mailbox listed is your @msu.edu account.

Adding Shared Mailboxes and Other Advanced Features to your Profile

Add any shared mailboxes you access to your Outlook configuration. Instructions are available in this Knowledge Base article.​