Bigpond mail setup outlook 365

To set up BigPond Mail with Outlook 365, you'll need to follow these steps:

Step 1: Create an App Password

  1. Log in to your BigPond Mail account.
  2. Click on the "Settings" icon (looks like a gear) in the top right corner.
  3. Click on "Account" and then "App passwords".
  4. Click on "Generate" to create a new app password.
  5. Note down the app password, you'll need it later.

Step 2: Set up BigPond Mail in Outlook 365

  1. Open Outlook 365 and click on the "File" menu.
  2. Click on "Add Account" and then "Manual setup or additional server types".
  3. Select "POP or IMAP" and click "Next".
  4. Enter the following settings:
    • Your Name: Your name as you want it to appear in Outlook.
    • Email Address: Your BigPond Mail address (e.g., [yourname]@bigpond.com).
    • Account Type: IMAP.
    • Incoming mail server: imap.bigpond.com.
    • Outgoing mail server: smtp.bigpond.com.
    • Username: Your BigPond Mail address (e.g., [yourname]@bigpond.com).
    • Password: The app password you created in Step 1.
  5. Click "Next" and then "Finish".

Step 3: Configure Outlook 365 Settings

  1. In Outlook 365, go to "File" > "Options" > "Advanced".
  2. Under "Send/Receive", select "Every [X] minutes" and set the interval to your preference.
  3. Under "Advanced", select "Use the following IMAP settings" and enter the following:
    • Incoming mail server: imap.bigpond.com.
    • Outgoing mail server: smtp.bigpond.com.
    • Port: 993 (for IMAP) or 587 (for SMTP).
  4. Click "OK" to save the changes.

That's it! Your BigPond Mail account should now be set up with Outlook 365. If you encounter any issues, you can refer to the BigPond Mail support page or contact their customer support team for assistance.