======Initial Configuration Tasks======
After installing VPOP3, you will need to get into the [[VPOP3 settings]]. The easiest way of doing this is to find the [[use_the_vpop3_status_monitor|VPOP3 Status Monitor]] in the Windows task tray. 

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Right-click this icon, and choose 'VPOP3 Settings'. (If that doesn't work, see [[vpop3_status_monitor_problems|this article to troubleshoot Status Monitor problems]]). Alternatively, on the VPOP3 PC, you can go to Start -> Programs -> VPOP3 -> Configure VPOP3.

<WRAP tip round>For ease of use later, you can [[install_the_status_monitor_on_other_pcs|install the VPOP3 Status Monitor onto other computers]] on your network. This can make it easier to administer the VPOP3 server over the network</WRAP>


When you first set up VPOP3, and go into the [[VPOP3 settings]], it will give you the option of running a [[setup wizard]]. For most users we recommend that you do this, as it will make sure you have the basic settings configured. However, if you want to set it up manually yourself, below are the things you need to do:

  - Set your Local Domain
  - Create a [[Create a connection method|Connection]] and Mail Sender
  - Optionally create one or more [[Create a mail collector|Mail Collectors]]
  - Create your [[add a user|users]] and [[add an alias|aliases]]
  - Enable [[virus scanning]] and/or [[spam filtering]] if you want to use it
  - Set your [[connection schedule]] and [[enable scheduling]]

You may also want to create [[distribution lists|distribution]] or [[mailing lists]]
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=====Set your Local Domain=====
The 'Local Domain' tells VPOP3 what email addresses should be handled by VPOP3. For most people, they will have a registered domain, such as mycompany.com. 

To set this in VPOP3, go to Settings -> Local Mail -> General, and put your domain name into the **Default Domain** and **Local Domains** boxes. Then press the **Submit** button at the top right. If you have multiple domains that you want VPOP3 to handle, then put them all into the **Local Domains** box, separated by semicolons, but only put your 'main' one into the **Default Domain** box.

<WRAP round box info>
When specifying the domain, do NOT include @ symbols. Use ''mydomain.com'', //not// ''@mydomain.com'' or ''*@mydomain.com''.
</WRAP>

<WRAP tip>If you are using your ISP's domain, or an email hosting company's domain (eg gmail.com, hotmail.com etc) for your email addresses then we'd recommend spending a bit of money getting your own domain name. This looks more professional, and the domain can move with you if you change Internet provider, or hosting company. We can provide .COM domains for £20 (+VAT) per year, or .UK domains for £10 (+VAT) per year (for 2 or more years). </WRAP>

=====Create a Connection and Mail Sender=====

  * [[Setup steps for multiple POP3 accounts at the ISP]]