If you are receiving an error in Outlook when trying to send mail, or connect your email, you will likely need to turn on outgoing SMTP Authentication.

Error: 

Send test email message: The server responded: 550 SMTP AUTH is required

Step 1

In Outlook, click File.

Step 2

Click the Account Settings drop-down, then click Account Settings.

Step 3

Double click the account you would like to edit.

Step 4

Click More Settings.

Step 5

Under the Outgoing Server tab, select:

• My outgoing server (SMTP) requires authentication; and
• Use same settings as my incoming mail server

Step 6

Click OK.