Bigpond mail settings on mac

To set up BigPond email on a Mac, you'll need to follow these steps:

Step 1: Open Mail

• Click on the Apple menu and select "Mail" to open the Mail app.

Step 2: Create a New Account

• Click on "Mail" in the top menu bar and select "Preferences" (or use the keyboard shortcut Command + comma).
• Click on the "Accounts" tab.
• Click the "+" button at the bottom left corner of the window to create a new account.

Step 3: Enter Your Account Information

• Enter the following information:
  • "Account Type": Select "Other Mail Account" from the dropdown menu.
  • "Description": Enter a name for your account (e.g., "BigPond Email").
  • "Full Name": Enter your name as you want it to appear in the "From" field.
  • "Email Address": Enter your BigPond email address (e.g., [your_email_address]@bigpond.com).
  • "Password": Enter your BigPond email password.
  • "Username": Enter your BigPond email address (e.g., [your_email_address]@bigpond.com) again.

Step 4: Enter Your Incoming and Outgoing Server Settings

• Click on the "Advanced" tab.
• Enter the following settings:
  • "Incoming Mail Server": mail.bigpond.com
  • "User Name": Your BigPond email address (e.g., [your_email_address]@bigpond.com)
  • "Password": Your BigPond email password
  • "Outgoing Mail Server": mail.bigpond.com
  • "Use SSL": Select "Yes"
  • "Authentication": Select "Password"

Step 5: Save Your Changes

• Click "OK" to save your changes.

Step 6: Verify Your Account

• Mail will attempt to verify your account settings. If everything is correct, you should see a success message.

That's it! Your BigPond email account should now be set up on your Mac. If you encounter any issues, you can refer to the BigPond support website or contact their customer support team for assistance.