Bigpond new webmail settings for windows live mail

To set up BigPond Webmail in Windows Live Mail, you'll need to follow these steps:

Step 1: Create a new email account in Windows Live Mail

  1. Open Windows Live Mail and click on "Email" in the top menu bar.
  2. Click on "Accounts" and then "Add an email account".
  3. Select "Manual setup or additional server types" and click "Next".
  4. Choose "POP" or "IMAP" as the account type (IMAP is recommended).

Step 2: Enter your BigPond Webmail settings

  1. In the "Server information" section, enter the following settings:
    • Incoming mail server (POP3): pop3.bigpond.com
    • Outgoing mail server (SMTP): smtp.bigpond.com
    • User name: Your BigPond Webmail username (e.g., your email address)
    • Password: Your BigPond Webmail password
  2. Click "Next" to continue.

Step 3: Configure your account settings

  1. In the "Account settings" section, enter the following settings:
    • Account name: Your BigPond Webmail username (e.g., your email address)
    • Account type: POP3 or IMAP (depending on your choice in Step 1)
    • Incoming mail server: pop3.bigpond.com
    • Outgoing mail server: smtp.bigpond.com
    • Port: 110 (POP3) or 143 (IMAP) for incoming mail, and 25 (SMTP) for outgoing mail
  2. Click "Finish" to complete the setup process.

Step 4: Test your account settings

  1. Click on the "Send/Receive" button to test your account settings.
  2. If everything is set up correctly, you should be able to send and receive emails using your BigPond Webmail account in Windows Live Mail.

That's it! You should now be able to access your BigPond Webmail account using Windows Live Mail. If you encounter any issues, you can refer to the BigPond Webmail support page or contact their customer support team for assistance.