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title: Configure Microsoft Surface for Exchange
description: Step-by-step guide to configure Microsoft Surface for Exchange. Enable secure, mobile business communication.
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# [Configure Microsoft Surface for Exchange](https://connect.globalit.com/global-it-communications-blog/configure-surface-for-exchange)

 Written by [Tony Rare](https://connect.globalit.com/global-it-communications-blog/author/tony-rare) | Dec 15, 2014 5:46:26 PM

To add an Exchange account to your Microsoft Surface Tablet:  
 From the Start screen, select the Mail app tile.

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Add your Microsoft email address (Not Exchange), enter password, and click ‘Save.’  
 After saving, your Mail will open up in Microsoft Live email account.

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Here, on the right side, select Settings.

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Select Accounts.

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Select Add an account.

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Select Outlook.

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In the following screen, enter your email address for your Exchange account and password.

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Click on ‘Show more details’ option.  
 Fill in the additional fields such as  
 Your full email address: **full.email@domain.com**  
 Server address: **mail1.gbl.globalit.com**  
 Domain: **gbl**  
 Username: **full.email@domain.com**  
 Password: **<yourpassword>**  
 Click on ‘Connect’ option.

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Your Exchange account is now set up.

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