You cannot use your KIT email address in the new version of Outlook.

This guide explains how to set up your university email address in Outlook (classic) within Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise.

  1. Launch Outlook (Classic).
  2. If you are already using a different email address, click File > Add Account.
  3. In the email address field, enter your university email address.
    (Note: Do not use the phrase "also known as your email address.")
    Click Connect.
  4. Select IMAP Account Type.

  5. Enter the following details:

    Incoming Mail Settings:
    Server:imapmail.cis.kit.ac.jp
    Port:993
    Encryption Method:SSL/TLS
    Require Secure Password Authentication (SPA) logon:Leave this unchecked.
    Outgoing Mail Settings:
    Server:smtpmail.cis.kit.ac.jp
    Port:465
    Encryption Method:SSL/TLS
    Require Secure Password Authentication (SPA) logon:Leave this unchecked.


    Click Next.
  6. Type your CIS account password and click Connect.
  7. Once the connection is successfully established, you will see the Account Added Successfully screen.
  8. Click Done to finish.