What are the Secure SSL connections for Outlook

1. You can use the Start menu to start Outlook. When it opens, click Tools, then Account Settings from the menu bar.
2. Highlight your e-mail account, then click Change to open the settings window. (Do not click Repair.)
3. Click the More Settings button, then choose the Advanced tab.
    In the Advanced tab:
    First, check the box marked This server requires an encrypted connection (SSL)
    Make sure that the Incoming server (POP3) port number is 995
    In the Use the following type of encrypted connection list, choose TLS
    Make sure that the Outgoing server (SMTP) port number is 587
4. After you close the Internet E-mail Settings window, the Change E-mail Account screen will still be visible.
5. Click Test Account Settings. Outlook should tell you that "all tests completed successfully". Close the Test Account Settings window.
6. Click Next, then Finish.

You're finished! Try sending yourself a test e-mail message to make sure it works.
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