The following instructions cover typical usage of Eudora, and assume the software has been installed correctly on your system.
Step 1. Open Eudora. The Options window will display. If not, click Tools on the menu bar then Options.
Step 2. Scroll to the top of the list and Select Getting Started.
Step 3. Complete the fields:
  • Real Name - The name from which any e-mail sent using this profile will display.
  • Return Address - The address from which any e-mail sent will display. This is the address from which you may drop the mail from your domain name. For example: john@yourdomain.com This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
  • Mail Server (Incoming) - The mail server your incoming e-mail will go through.
  • Login Name - Your user name (i.e., if your user name is John, then login name is "John").
  • SMTP Server (Outgoing) - The mail server your e-mail sent using this profile will go through. ASK YOUR ISP about Outgoing (SMTP) server.
  • Allow Authentication - you would want to check this box if you want to be prompted for a password when you check your mail.
Step 4. Click OK.
Step 5. To receive email from Eudora, click the check mail icon at the top of your screen
Step 6. To send a new email, click on the New message icon at the top of your screen