Microsoft KB Archive/170743

= OL97: Maximum Length of an Internet Mail Account Name =

Article ID: 170743

Article Last Modified on 1/20/2007

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Outlook 97 Standard Edition

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This article was previously published under Q170743





SUMMARY
The maximum length of an Internet Mail account name is 32 characters, if you are using the original Microsoft Outlook 97 Internet Mail service. This limit is 255 characters with the Internet Mail Enhancement Patch (IMEP) installed.



To Enter an Internet Mail Account Name

 * 1) On the Tools menu, click Services.
 * 2) Click the Internet Mail Service and then click Properties.
 * 3) If you are NOT using the IMEP, the Account Name is on the General tab of the Internet Mail dialog box. If you ARE using the IMEP, the Account Name is on the Servers tab of the IMEP Properties dialog box.

