How to add bigpond email to windows mail

To add a BigPond email account to Windows Mail, follow these steps:

Step 1: Open Windows Mail

• Click on the Start button and type "Windows Mail" in the search bar.
• Click on the "Windows Mail" icon to open the application.

Step 2: Create a new account

• In Windows Mail, click on the "Accounts" button in the top menu bar.
• Click on "Add an account" and then select "Email account".
• Click on "Next" to proceed.

Step 3: Enter your email account details

• Enter your BigPond email address (e.g. [yourname]@bigpond.com) in the "Email address" field.
• Enter your BigPond email password in the "Password" field.
• Enter your name in the "Your name" field (this will be the name that appears in the "From" field when you send emails).
• Click on "Next" to proceed.

Step 4: Configure the account settings

• In the "Account settings" window, select "POP3" as the account type.
• Enter the following settings:
  • Incoming mail server: mail.bigpond.com
  • Outgoing mail server: mail.bigpond.com
  • Port: 110 (for incoming) and 25 (for outgoing)
• Click on "Next" to proceed.

Step 5: Finish setting up the account

• Review the account settings to ensure everything is correct.
• Click on "Finish" to complete the setup process.

Step 6: Verify the account

• Windows Mail will attempt to connect to your BigPond email account.
• If the connection is successful, you should see a confirmation message.
• If you encounter any issues, you may need to check your email account settings or contact BigPond support for assistance.

That's it! Your BigPond email account should now be set up in Windows Mail. You can access your email by clicking on the "Inbox" button in the top menu bar.