How to link windows mail to your telstra mailbox

To link Windows Mail to your Telstra mailbox, you'll need to set up a POP3 or IMAP account in Windows Mail. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you do so:

Prerequisites:

1. You have a Telstra email account (e.g., @telstra.com, @bigpond.com, etc.).
2. You have Windows Mail installed on your computer.
3. You have the correct email settings and login credentials.

Step 1: Open Windows Mail

1. Go to Start > All Programs > Windows Mail.
2. If you don't see Windows Mail in the Start menu, you can search for it in the Search bar.

Step 2: Create a new account

1. In Windows Mail, click on "Accounts" in the top menu bar.
2. Click on "Add" and then select "Email account".
3. Fill in the required information:
   • Your name: Enter your name as you want it to appear in the "From" field of your emails.
   • Email address: Enter your Telstra email address (e.g., [yourname]@telstra.com).
   • Password: Enter your Telstra email password.
   • Account type: Select "POP3" or "IMAP" (more on this later).

Step 3: Configure POP3 or IMAP settings

1. If you selected "POP3" in Step 2, you'll need to enter the following settings:
   • Server: pop.telstra.com
   • Port: 110
   • Username: Your Telstra email address (e.g., [yourname]@telstra.com)
   • Password: Your Telstra email password
2. If you selected "IMAP" in Step 2, you'll need to enter the following settings:
   • Server: imap.telstra.com
   • Port: 143
   • Username: Your Telstra email address (e.g., [yourname]@telstra.com)
   • Password: Your Telstra email password

Step 4: Save and test the account

1. Click "Next" to save the account settings.
2. Windows Mail will attempt to connect to your Telstra mailbox. If everything is set up correctly, you should see a success message.
3. Test your account by sending an email to yourself or checking your email inbox.

IMAP vs. POP3:

• POP3 (Post Office Protocol version 3) is a protocol that allows you to retrieve emails from your Telstra mailbox and store them locally on your computer. This means that any emails you delete or modify on your computer will be deleted or modified on the server as well.
• IMAP (Internet Message Access Protocol) is a protocol that allows you to access and manage your emails on the server, without downloading them to your computer. This means that you can access your emails from multiple devices and keep them synchronized across all devices.

Troubleshooting tips:

• If you're having trouble connecting to your Telstra mailbox, check your email settings and login credentials.
• If you're still having trouble, try resetting your Windows Mail account or contacting Telstra's technical support for assistance.