Configuring Outlook 2003 for Fallon Email

The following instructions are designed for configuring Microsoft Outlook 2003 for the Fallon email server, run by the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE), using the secure IMAP protocol.

This configuration leaves all messages on the Fallon server, which allows you to access to new email and folders from both on- and off-campus. Email also may be downloaded to your local computer by saving to Local Folders. Click to go directly to: Configuring Outlook, Modifying Outlook, or Logging In.

Prerequisites & Assumptions

  • Your email is delivered to the Fallon server (student account)
  • Email ends in @scs.unr.edu, @scs.nevada.edu, or @unr.nevada.edu
  • Sample user name: Joe Student
  • Sample email username: jstudent
  • Sample email address: jstudent@unr.nevada.edu

Configuring Outlook 2003

  1. Open Outlook 2003.
    • On first use, the New Account Wizard activates.
    • If not, go to Tools/Email Accounts to start the Wizard.
    • Select Add a new e-mail account and click Next.


  1. On the Server Type screen, select IMAP and click Next.


  1. On the Internet Email Settings screen, enter your account information into the text boxes, as follows:
    • Your Name: Enter the name you want on outgoing emails (e.g., Joe Student).
    • E-mail Address: Enter your email address. Most Fallon email addresses end in @scs.unr.edu, @scs.nevada.edu, or @unr.nevada.edu. Example: jstudent@unr.nevada. edu
    • Incoming mail server (IMAP): Enter inbox.unr.nevada.edu
    • Outgoing mail server (SMTP):
      • If your computer is located on the University campus or you are connecting via a University PPP account, type smtp.unr.nevada.edu
      • If you are connecting through an outside Internet Service Provider (ISP), enter the SMTP server for that ISP.  Contact your ISP for instructions. 
    • Username: Enter your email user name (portion of email address to the left of the @ sign). Example: jstudent
    • Password: Leave blank and uncheck Remember Password to make it difficult for others to access your email without authorization.
  1. The Wizard returns you to the final page. Click Finish.


Modifying Outlook 2003 Settings:

  1. Open Outlook 2003.
  2. Select Tools/Email Accounts.
  3. Click View or Change existing e-mail accounts.
  4. Identify your existing email configuration.
    • If the existing account is configured with the POP protocol, please contact your help center. Do not attempt to switch from POP to IMAP. Files and folders may be lost.
      • Contact the Campus Computing HelpDesk on IT's unified help line (775) 682-5000 (on campus, dial 25000).
    • If the account was configured using the IMAP protocol, click Change.
    • Confirm the settings as shown in the configuration instructions above. Pay special attention to the Server Information boxes.
  5. Click the More Settings ... button.
    • On the Advanced tab, check This server requires an encrypted connection (SSL) and click OK.
    • You should see the number change in the box labeled Incoming Server (IMAP).
  6. Click OK to exit More Settings.
  7. Click Next.
  8. Click Finish.

Logging In:

  1. To access your Fallon email in Outlook, enter your username and password for the email account.
  2. To limit access, we recommend that you DO NOT check the box to Remember Password.