Apple mail cannot send message using the server big pond
It looks like you're having some trouble sending emails using Apple Mail with Big Pond as your email server.
Here are a few potential solutions to help you resolve the issue:
- Check your email settings: Ensure that your email settings are correct in Apple Mail. Go to Mail > Preferences > Accounts, select your Big Pond account, and verify that the following settings are correct:
- Account type: IMAP or POP3 (depending on your Big Pond settings)
- Server: bigpond.com (or the specific server provided by Big Pond)
- Username: your Big Pond email address
- Password: your Big Pond email password
- Verify your Big Pond account settings: Log in to your Big Pond account online and check your account settings to ensure that:
- Your account is active and not suspended
- Your email address is correct and not blocked
- Your password is correct and not expired
- Check for firewall or antivirus software issues: Firewalls or antivirus software might be blocking the connection between Apple Mail and Big Pond. Try temporarily disabling these programs to see if it resolves the issue.
- Reset your Apple Mail account: Sometimes, resetting your Apple Mail account can resolve connectivity issues. Go to Mail > Preferences > Accounts, select your Big Pond account, and click "Reset" to reset the account settings.
- Contact Big Pond support: If none of the above steps resolve the issue, it's possible that there's a problem with your Big Pond account or server. Reach out to Big Pond's customer support for assistance. They may be able to help you troubleshoot the issue or provide additional guidance.
- Consider using a different email client: If you're unable to resolve the issue with Apple Mail, you might want to try using a different email client, such as Microsoft Outlook or Mozilla Thunderbird, to see if the problem persists.
I hope these suggestions help you resolve the issue and get your Apple Mail working with Big Pond again!