Bigpond mail setup for mac

Here's a step-by-step guide to setting up BigPond Mail on a Mac:

Prerequisites:

• You have a BigPond Mail account (also known as Telstra Mail).
• You have a Mac with macOS High Sierra (10.13) or later.
• You have a stable internet connection.

Step 1: Create a new account in Mail

1. Open the Mail app on your Mac.
2. Click on "Mail" in the top menu bar and select "Preferences" (or use the keyboard shortcut Command + Comma).
3. Click on the "Accounts" tab.
4. Click the "+" button at the bottom left corner of the window.
5. Select "Other Mail Account" and click "Continue".

Step 2: Enter your BigPond Mail account details

1. Enter your name and email address in the respective fields.
2. Enter your BigPond Mail password in the "Password" field.
3. Re-enter your password in the "Verify Password" field.
4. Click "Continue".

Step 3: Configure the account settings

1. Select "IMAP" as the account type.
2. Enter the following settings:
   • Incoming Mail Server: imap.telstra.com
   • Outgoing Mail Server (SMTP): smtp.telstra.com
   • User Name: your BigPond Mail email address
   • Password: your BigPond Mail password
3. Click "Continue".

Step 4: Verify the account settings

1. Mail will attempt to verify the account settings. If everything is correct, you should see a success message.
2. Click "Done" to complete the setup process.

Step 5: Set up your BigPond Mail account in Mail

1. Go back to the Mail app and select "Mail" in the top menu bar.
2. Select "Preferences" (or use the keyboard shortcut Command + Comma).
3. Click on the "Accounts" tab.
4. Select your BigPond Mail account from the list of accounts.
5. Click the "Edit" button next to "Account Information".
6. Enter your name and email address in the respective fields.
7. Click "Save" to save the changes.

That's it! Your BigPond Mail account should now be set up on your Mac. You can access your email by clicking on the Mail app icon in the dock or by searching for "Mail" in Spotlight.