Bruinmail login IDs are created by the following rules. If a name is already taken, then the next rule will be applied until a valid username is found. If you have any further questions about what your username is, please contact our Service Desk.
Using an existing Bruindata username (if one exists)
(dswanson03) first initial + last name (up to 13 characters) + academic year (2 digit)
(swansond03) last name (up to 13 characters) + first initial + academic year (2 digit)
(dans03) first name (up to 13 characters) + last initial + academic year (2 digit)
(d1swanson03) first initial + next number (1 digit) + last name (up to 12 characters) + academic year (2 digit)
Once you log in to the new system, you will see an e-mail message with further information about changing your password and other security features.
If you do not know your current password, call the IT service desk at 503-554-2569.
If you are asked for a domain, type in the word "campus" (no quote marks, and all lower-case letters).
How to Connect
There are three ways to access Bruinmail messages, depending on where you are and how you are connected to the Internet. The short descriptions of each are:
Exchange/Corporate mode: for those on the administrative network or using VPN, this mode provides all the enabled features of an Exchange e-mail system.
Web mode: for those outside the administrative network (including the CAI Lab and students on campus) and for access when off-campus. The Web mode provides a rich set of features, though a few are not included (such as filtering mail and setting up delegates).
IMAP or POP3 modes: for advanced users, people who want to work offline and send/receive at next connection, and those who want to use a specific e-mail client (such as Eudora). Most Exchange features are disabled (including the online address book), but e-mail and (for IMAP only) related folders will work.
Exchange/Corporate Mode
View the Setup Instructions, or for additional help getting Exchange mode working on your computer, contact the Service Desk. You must be on the administrative network (offices, labs, classrooms) or have a working VPN connection to use Exchange mode. This mode is not available over wireless, in the dorms, or from the Internet without a VPN connection.
Web Mode
Accessing the new e-mail system is as easy as using a Web browser. From Internet Explorer (which works best) or another browser, go to bruinmail.georgefox.edu, and you're on your way.
IMAP and POP3 modes
For those who like to do things differently, the new e-mail system supports both POP3 and IMAP connections. POP3 will deliver your Inbox to your local computer (with or without leaving a copy of the messages on the server - you make this choice as you set up the POP3 connection). IMAP delivers the contents of all of your mail folders on the server.
Please be aware that, while Outlook supports POP3 and IMAP, the only assistance IT can offer you with this process is to confirm these settings.
Incoming server = bruinmail.georgefox.edu
Outgoing server = smtp.georgefox.edu (if on campus) or your ISP's smtp setting (if off campus, such as smtp.onlinemac.com)
Note that both POP3 and IMAP require that you enable SSL (Secure Socket Layer) security on the incoming server before it will permit a connection. SSL is not needed on the outgoing/smtp server.
This page was last updated 4-24-2008 10:01:20.
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