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Microsoft Outlook Web Access 2007

Introduction

Using a web browser and the Internet, Outlook Web Access (OWA) provides access to your Exchange account from anywhere in the world at any time.

OWA allows access to email, scheduling (including group scheduling), and contacts. You can drag-and-drop, use pop-up menus, toolbars, and out-of-office settings. You can double-click to create appointments and meetings, view meeting reminders in pop-up windows, search your mailbox, and view and edit distribution lists stored in your contacts folder. OWA also features New Email alerts and meeting reminders.

Using Internet Explorer, OWA functions much like a standard version of Outlook. (Other browsers can be used, but may not be as functional, review Web Browser Comparisons.) While many people use OWA when away from Outlook, as a web application OWA has a few limitations.

Accessing Your Exchange Account Through OWA

To log into your Outlook account through the Web:

1. Launch your web browser (Internet Explorer is preferred).
2. Go to: https://exchange.cites.uiuc.edu.
3. In the User Name box type your NetId.
   
4. In the Password box type your Active Directory password. Click here to reset your AD password.
5. Click on Log On or press Enter.
6. The first time you log into OWA 2007, you will see the following dialogue box one time:
   

NOTE: When you are finished using Outlook Web Access, click the Log Off button on the toolbar. Logging off helps prevent someone else from using the computer to access your mailbox. This is especially important if you are using OWA at a public computer, such as in a library or at a conference.

In OWA, what is the difference between "Public or shared computer" and "Private computer"?

OWA 2007 has improved security for the logon page, which is especially useful if you share a computer or access your email from a public computer in a lab.

Your OWA session automatically logs you off after a certain amount of time. When you logon, you specify what kind of computer you are using. If you select "Private Computer", your session will timeout after 8 hours. If you select "Public or shared computer" your session will be closed after 15 minutes. After your session closes, even if you leave your browser open and someone tries to use it, they won't be able to access your account.

If you are accessing your email in your office, dorm room, home, or another private setting, it's recommended you use the Private setting.

What is the difference between "Outlook Web Access Premium" and "Outlook Web Access Light?"

There are two different versions of Outlook Web Access: Outlook Web Access Premium and Outlook Web Access Light. Outlook Web Access Light supports accessibility features for users who are blind or have low vision, and it will run on most Web browsers. It provides a simplified user interface and reduced feature set compared with Outlook Web Access Premium. Outlook Web Access Premium requires Internet Explorer 6 or a later version and provides features that are currently unavailable in the Light version, such as Unified Messaging and Tasks.

Public Folder Access

Public Folder access is provided at https://exchange.ad.uiuc.edu/public/.