How to add bigpond to mac mail

To add BigPond to Mac Mail, you'll need to set up an IMAP account. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you do so:

Prerequisites:

1. Make sure you have a BigPond email account.
2. Ensure that your BigPond account is set up to use IMAP (Internet Message Access Protocol). You can check this by logging into your BigPond account online and looking for the "Settings" or "Account" section.
3. Your Mac should be running macOS High Sierra (10.13) or later.

Step-by-Step Instructions:

1. Open Mac Mail: Go to Applications > Mail, or use Spotlight to search for "Mail".
2. Create a new account: Click on "Mail" in the top menu bar, then select "Preferences". Click on the "Accounts" tab, then click the "+" button at the bottom left corner.
3. Select "Other Mail Account": Choose "Other Mail Account" from the dropdown menu.
4. Enter your BigPond email address: Enter your BigPond email address in the "Full Name" and "Email Address" fields.
5. Enter your BigPond email password: Enter your BigPond email password in the "Password" field.
6. Select "IMAP": Select "IMAP" from the "Account Type" dropdown menu.
7. Enter the IMAP server settings: Enter the following IMAP server settings:
   • Incoming Mail Server: imap.bigpond.com
   • User Name: Your BigPond email address
   • Password: Your BigPond email password
8. Enter the SMTP server settings: Enter the following SMTP server settings:
   • Outgoing Mail Server: smtp.bigpond.com
   • User Name: Your BigPond email address
   • Password: Your BigPond email password
9. Click "Create": Click the "Create" button to save your new account.
10. Verify your account: Mac Mail will attempt to verify your account. If everything is set up correctly, you should see a success message.

Troubleshooting Tips:

• If you encounter issues, ensure that your BigPond account is set up to use IMAP and that your email address and password are correct.
• If you're still having trouble, try restarting Mac Mail or resetting your BigPond account password.
• If you're using a BigPond email account with a custom domain (e.g., @yourdomain.com), you may need to use a different IMAP server setting. Contact BigPond support for more information.

By following these steps, you should be able to add your BigPond email account to Mac Mail and start using it as your default email client.