Smartphone and Mobile Device Setup
Due to the lack of standards, rapidly changing models, operating systems, and services provided by cell phone service providers, NMU support of personal mobile devices is restricted to providing WiFi network access and the key email account information needed to access accounts on this page.
NOTE: It is best to connect to the NMU WiFi Network before setting up access to NMU Email.
NMU Email Account Settings
MES Account Settings
iPhone, iPad, iPod Setup
Android Phone and Tablet Setup
Kindle Fire Setup
NMU Email Account Settings
Below are the detailed settings you may have to enter in your smartphone's mail application to get your NMU email to send and deliver from your phone. Most apps are simpler, with some of the basic ways listed below.
NOTE: It is best to connect to the NMU WiFi Network before setting up access to NMU Email.
Account Type: IMAP
Your Name: User’s Name
E-Mail Address: YourID@nmu.edu
User Name: Your NMU Email
Password: *****
Remember Password: Checked
Incoming mail server: imap.gmail.com
Incoming mail server encryption: SSL
Incoming mail server port: 995
Outgoing mail server: smtp.gmail.com
My outgoing server(SMTP) requires authentication: Checked
Use same settings as my incoming mail server: Checked
Outgoing mail server encryption: TLS
Outgoing server (SMTP) port: 587
If only have option for SSL encryption:
Outgoing mail server encryption: SSL
Outgoing server (SMTP) port: 465
Microsoft Exchange Account (MES) Settings
(to be discontinued in December, 2017)
Note: NMU Faculty/Staff can get an MES account by request only. Not all faculty/staff have MES accounts. The exchange.nmu.edu server also supports POP and IMAP. Accept or allow any prompts for security certificates. NMU currently issues its own security certificates which can be installed on your device from our SSL Certificate downloads page.
Your Name: User’s Given Name
E-Mail Address: YourID@mes.nmu.edu
Server Name: exchange.nmu.edu
Domain: ads
User Name: Your NMU Email ID
Password: *****
Use SSL: On
Web access: https://exchange.nmu.edu/owa
iPhone, iPad, iPod Setup
Connecting with the VPN server
Setting up NMU email
Setting up MES email
The following notes are provided but the process and menu choices may be different on your device.
Connecting with the VPN Server
The Cisco Anyconnect client is preinstalled on NMU computers. The Cisco Anyconnect client is available for Windows, MacOS, Android, and iOS operating systems.
Description: NMU VPN
Client: Cisco Anyconnect
Server: nmuvpn5520.nmu.edu
Account: YourID
Setting up an NMU G Suite email account
Download the GMail app from the App Store (you will need an Apple ID and may need a credit card on file with Apple, but the Gmail App is free.
Tap “Sign In”
(If already have the gmail app setup with a personal account, go to: Add another email account to the Gmail app and click Add an account and then follow the steps there.)
Enter your nmu email address and tap "Next"
Enter your NMU password and tap "Next."
Your account should be set or you may have to provide verification like above if you have 2-Step Verification enabled.
If want to use the built in Mail app on the iPhone, you can try the following:
Open your iPhone's Settings app.
Tap Mail > Accounts > Add Account > Google.
Follow the prompts to add your email and password.
Accessing MES Server Mail, Contacts and Calendar
You can enter these settings under "Settings," then "Mail," "Contacts," "Calendars," then "Add Account."
Email: Yourid@mes.nmu.edu
Server: ex01.ads.nmu.edu
Domain: ads
Username: Yourid
Password: *****
Description: yourid@nmu.edu
Use SSL: On
You may be prompted one or more times to allow a security certificate after setup. Click "Allow."
Android Phone and Tablet Setup
Setting up NMU email
Setting up MES mail
Connecting with the VPN Server
Syncronize with Outlook
To access your gmail, follow the steps under iPhone for Setting up an NMU G Suite email account using the GMail app.
Accessing MES Server Mail
Email: Yourid@mes.nmu.edu
Server: ex01.ads.nmu.edu
Domain: ads
Username: Yourid
Password: *****
Description: yourid@nmu.edu
Use SSL: On
You may be prompted one or more times to allow a security certificate after setup. Click "Allow."
Connecting with the VPN Server
The Cisco Anyconnect client is preinstalled on NMU computers. The Cisco Anyconnect client is available for Windows, MacOS, Android, and iOS operating systems.
Description: NMU VPN
Client: Cisco Anyconnect
Server: nmuvpn.nmu.edu
Account: YourID
Synchronize with Microsoft Office Outlook
The Google Play Store has a Microsoft Outlook application you can download and use with your NMU MES account as opposed to the built-in email application.
Kindle Fire
You can setup the default Kindle mail app to access your gmail or you can download the Google Play store and then download the GMail app.
Either way, you set them up similarly to the steps under iPhone for Setting up an NMU G Suite email account using the GMail app.