Adding another Identity to Netscape 

Often there is a need to add another Identity to Netscape Messenger. This may be for the same person to use the services of another or additional ISP, or for a separate account for another person.

The illustrations shown are based on Netscape 4.75 and there may be slight differences in appearance in other versions, however the configuration details are unchanged.

Step 1. Starting a new User Profile

From the Desktop go to Start, Programs, then Netscape, and then to User Profile Manager.

 

Step 2. Profile Manager

The Profile Manager lists all existing profiles, and click Add to create an
additional user.

 

 

 

 

Step 3. Creating a New Profile

The new Netscape window explains some of the details.

To commence creating the New User Profile click on Next.

 

 

 

Step 4. Enter name for the new User.

Enter the Full name of the new user in the box.

Enter the E-mail address in the box provided.

Continue by clicking Next.

 

Step 5. Choosing a new User Profile Name 

It is necessary to create a unique Profile Name to clearly identify this set of configuration.

In this example we have added the new unique name stanleyj

 

Step 6. Outgoing Mail Server

In the Outgoing mail (SMTP) server insert the appropriate address for Melb PC or another ISP.

For Melb PC users this would be:
smtp.melbpc.org.au

 

At this stage you can continue entering configuration details by clicking Next.

A preferable alternative is to click Finish and continue entering the configuration details through the Preferences Tool

 


Step 7. Configuring the New Profile using Preferences.

At this stage Netscape Communicator will start automatically, and it is possible to enter all configuration details quickly through the Preferences Tool.

This is detailed in full at Netscape Configuration.
Step 8. Profile Manager

In future, whenever Netscape is opened you will be greeted with the Profile Manager window as shown at the right.

By selecting the User Profile from the drop-down menu and clicking  on Start Communicator, Netscape will then open with the configuration and separate data folders applicable 
to that user.