Bigpond mail server sttings
BigPond is an Australian internet service provider, and their email service is powered by Microsoft Exchange. Here are the common settings for BigPond email accounts:
Incoming Mail Server:
- Server name: mail.bigpond.com
- Port: 995 (SSL/TLS)
- Username: Your BigPond email address (e.g., [yourname]@bigpond.com)
- Password: Your BigPond email password
Outgoing Mail Server:
- Server name: mail.bigpond.com
- Port: 587 (TLS) or 25 (unencrypted)
- Username: Your BigPond email address (e.g., [yourname]@bigpond.com)
- Password: Your BigPond email password
Additional Settings:
- Authentication: Use the same username and password for both incoming and outgoing servers.
- SSL/TLS: Enable SSL/TLS encryption for both incoming and outgoing servers.
- Authentication method: Use the "Password" or "Username and Password" option.
Mobile Devices and Apps:
- For mobile devices and apps, you may need to use the following settings:
- Server: mail.bigpond.com
- Port: 587 (TLS) or 25 (unencrypted)
- Username: Your BigPond email address (e.g., [yourname]@bigpond.com)
- Password: Your BigPond email password
- Authentication: Use the same username and password for both incoming and outgoing servers.
Note:
- BigPond email accounts use Microsoft Exchange, so you may need to configure your email client or app to use the Exchange protocol (EWS) instead of IMAP or POP3.
- If you're having trouble connecting to your BigPond email account, you may need to check your account settings or contact BigPond's customer support for assistance.