Bigpond mail setup in windows 10

Here's a step-by-step guide to setting up BigPond Mail on Windows 10:

Prerequisites:

1. You have a BigPond Mail account (also known as Telstra Mail).
2. You have a Windows 10 device with an internet connection.
3. You have the latest version of Microsoft Outlook or Windows Mail installed on your device.

Setting up BigPond Mail on Windows 10 using Outlook:

1. Open Microsoft Outlook on your Windows 10 device.
2. Click on the "File" menu and select "Add Account".
3. Select "Manual setup or additional server types" and click "Next".
4. Choose "POP or IMAP" and click "Next".
5. Enter the following settings:
   • Your Name: Your name as you want it to appear in the "From" field of your emails.
   • Email Address: Your BigPond Mail address (e.g., [yourname]@bigpond.com).
   • Account Type: Select "POP3" or "IMAP" depending on your preference.
   • Incoming mail server: mail.telstra.com
   • Outgoing mail server (SMTP): mail.telstra.com
   • User Name: Your BigPond Mail username (without the @bigpond.com part).
   • Password: Your BigPond Mail password.
6. Click "Next" and then "Finish" to complete the setup process.

Setting up BigPond Mail on Windows 10 using Windows Mail:

1. Open Windows Mail on your Windows 10 device.
2. Click on the "Accounts" button in the top-right corner of the window.
3. Click on "Add account" and select "Manual setup or additional server types".
4. Choose "POP or IMAP" and click "Next".
5. Enter the following settings:
   • Your Name: Your name as you want it to appear in the "From" field of your emails.
   • Email Address: Your BigPond Mail address (e.g., [yourname]@bigpond.com).
   • Account Type: Select "POP3" or "IMAP" depending on your preference.
   • Incoming mail server: mail.telstra.com
   • Outgoing mail server (SMTP): mail.telstra.com
   • User Name: Your BigPond Mail username (without the @bigpond.com part).
   • Password: Your BigPond Mail password.
6. Click "Next" and then "Finish" to complete the setup process.

Troubleshooting tips:

• If you're having trouble connecting to your BigPond Mail account, try checking your internet connection and ensuring that your device is connected to the internet.
• If you're still having issues, try restarting your device and Outlook or Windows Mail.
• If you're using a firewall or antivirus software, ensure that it's not blocking the connection to your BigPond Mail account.