Bigpond outgoing mail server settings mac

To set up BigPond outgoing mail server settings on a Mac, you'll need to configure your email client to use the correct settings. Here are the steps:

For BigPond Email (iinet.com.au) users:

1. Open your email client (e.g., Mail, Outlook, or Thunderbird).
2. Go to the "Accounts" or "Preferences" section and click on "Add Account" or "New Account".
3. Select "Other Mail Account" or "Manual Setup" and click "Continue".
4. Enter your name, email address, and password.
5. For the "Outgoing Mail Server" settings, enter the following:
   • Server: mail.iinet.com.au
   • User Name: your email address (e.g., [yourname]@iinet.com.au)
   • Password: your email password
6. Make sure the "Use Authentication" checkbox is selected.
7. Click "Continue" and then "Save" to complete the setup.

For BigPond Business Email (bigpondbusiness.com.au) users:

1. Open your email client (e.g., Mail, Outlook, or Thunderbird).
2. Go to the "Accounts" or "Preferences" section and click on "Add Account" or "New Account".
3. Select "Other Mail Account" or "Manual Setup" and click "Continue".
4. Enter your name, email address, and password.
5. For the "Outgoing Mail Server" settings, enter the following:
   • Server: mail.bigpondbusiness.com.au
   • User Name: your email address (e.g., [yourname]@bigpondbusiness.com.au)
   • Password: your email password
6. Make sure the "Use Authentication" checkbox is selected.
7. Click "Continue" and then "Save" to complete the setup.

Additional Tips:

• Make sure your email client is configured to use the correct port numbers:
  • For BigPond Email: 587 (TLS) or 25 (SSL)
  • For BigPond Business Email: 587 (TLS) or 25 (SSL)
• If you're using a firewall or antivirus software, ensure that it's not blocking the outgoing mail server connection.
• If you're still having issues, try resetting your email client's settings or contacting BigPond's support team for further assistance.