Add ubc webmail to windows mail

To add UBC Webmail to Windows Mail, you'll need to set up an IMAP account. Here's a step-by-step guide:

Prerequisites:

  1. Make sure you have a UBC Webmail account and you're familiar with your login credentials.
  2. Ensure that your UBC Webmail account is set up to allow IMAP access. You can do this by logging into your UBC Webmail account, clicking on the gear icon, and selecting "Settings". Then, click on "Accounts" and make sure the "IMAP" option is enabled.

Adding UBC Webmail to Windows Mail:

  1. Open Windows Mail on your computer. If you don't have it installed, you can download it from the Microsoft Store.
  2. Click on the "File" menu and select "Add account".
  3. Select "Manual setup or additional server types" and click "Next".
  4. Choose "Internet Email" and click "Next".
  5. Enter the following information:
    • Your Name: Your name as you want it to appear in the "From" field.
    • Email Address: Your UBC Webmail address (e.g., [your-ubc-email-address]@ubc.ca).
    • Account Type: Select "IMAP".
    • Incoming mail server: imap.ubc.ca
    • Outgoing mail server (SMTP): smtp.ubc.ca
    • Username: Your UBC Webmail username (e.g., your-ubc-email-address).
    • Password: Your UBC Webmail password.
  6. Click "Next" and then "Finish" to complete the setup process.

Configuring IMAP settings:

  1. In Windows Mail, click on the "File" menu and select "Account settings".
  2. Click on the "IMAP" tab and make sure the following settings are enabled:
    • Use the following IMAP settings: imap.ubc.ca
    • Port: 993
    • Use SSL to connect: Yes
    • Use a secure connection (SSL) to connect to the outgoing mail server: Yes
  3. Click "OK" to save the changes.

Verify your setup:

  1. Open Windows Mail and click on the "Inbox" folder to verify that your UBC Webmail account is connected and syncing correctly.

That's it! You should now be able to access your UBC Webmail account using Windows Mail. If you encounter any issues or errors during the setup process, feel free to ask for further assistance.