Add bigpond to mail windows 10

To add BigPond to your Mail app on Windows 10, you'll need to set up a new account using the BigPond email settings. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you do so:

Step 1: Open the Mail app

  1. Click on the Start button and type "Mail" in the search bar.
  2. Click on the "Mail" app icon to open it.

Step 2: Add a new account

  1. In the Mail app, click on the "Settings" icon (represented by a gear icon) in the top right corner.
  2. Click on "Manage accounts" from the dropdown menu.
  3. Click on "Add account" and then select "Manual setup or additional server types".
  4. Select "Internet Email" and click "Next".

Step 3: Enter BigPond email settings

  1. In the "Internet Email Settings" window, enter the following information:
    • Your Name: Enter your name as you want it to appear in the "From" field of your emails.
    • Email Address: Enter your BigPond email address (e.g., [yourname]@bigpond.com).
    • Account Type: Select "POP3" or "IMAP" depending on your preference.
    • Incoming mail server: Enter "mail.bigpond.com" for both the "Incoming mail server" and "Outgoing mail server" fields.
    • Port: Set the "Incoming mail server" port to 110 and the "Outgoing mail server" port to 25.
    • Username: Enter your BigPond email address (e.g., [yourname]@bigpond.com).
    • Password: Enter your BigPond email password.
  2. Click "Next" to continue.

Step 4: Finish setting up your account

  1. Review the account settings to ensure everything is correct.
  2. Click "Finish" to complete the setup process.

Step 5: Verify your account

  1. The Mail app will attempt to connect to your BigPond email account. If everything is set up correctly, you should see a success message.
  2. If you encounter any issues, you may need to check your email settings or contact BigPond support for assistance.

That's it! Your BigPond email account should now be set up in the Mail app on your Windows 10 device.