[krx]

Just getting started on my new MBP. Was using Entourage before but want to give Mail a try. Keep getting this error message:

The server error encountered was: The server “imap.uchicago.edu” refused to allow a connection on port 143.

Can anyone tell me how to fix this?

Thanks!

[Cold Warrior]

Many imap providers prefer secure channels for mail clients. Your university does too.

Use port 993 with SSL for incoming. Port 465 SSL for outgoing/smtp.

[krx]

Excellent. Thank you!

I see with outgoing i have two options using SSL:

"Use default ports (25, 465, 587)" and "Use custom port:______"

Should I use custom port 465 or the default, which it includes it?

[Cold Warrior]

personally I'd just specify 465