Configuring an Android Smartphone for CUMC IT Exchange

CUMC IT Exchange accounts allow departments at to use Microsoft's robust email and calendaring systems via Outlook. Android smartphones such as the Motorola Droid, HTC Dream and Hero may also be configured for an Exchange account, so your email and calendar(s) can be viewed and accessed from your phone.

For additional information on CUMC IT Exchange accounts please click here.

NOTE: The steps for setting up Exchange can vary greatly between different models of Android based phones. We've included some basic instructions here, however you may need to consult the phone's manual for step by step instructions to configure for an Exchange account.

1. Access the Exchange settings through one of the following:
   • Applications - My Accounts - Add Account - Corporate Sync Settings
   • Settings - Accounts & Sync Settings - Add Account - Corporate
2. Fill in the appropriate settings that appear in your phone:
• Domain\username: mc\youruni
  Type in your actual Columbia UNI rather than youruni (ex: abc1234).
  The Domain and Username may appear in different fields depending on your phone model; if so enter mc in the Domain field and your UNI in the username field.
• Password: type in the password you use for your Exchange email. It should be the same as your mc domain (computer login) password.
• Use secure connection: check this option
• Email address: youruni@mail.cumc.columbia.edu
• Server: mail.cumc.columbia.edu
3. Once the settings are configured, your phone will try to connect to the CUMC IT Exchange server. If successful you will be able to read and send your work email messages on the phone.