How to set up new optus web mail address

To set up a new Optus Web Mail address, follow these steps:

Step 1: Create a new Optus Web Mail account

  1. Go to the Optus Web Mail sign-up page: www.optus.com.au/webmail
  2. Click on "Create an account" and fill in the required information, including:
    • Your name
    • Email address (choose a unique and memorable address)
    • Password
    • Confirm password
    • Mobile number
    • Date of birth
    • Address
  3. Click "Create account" to complete the sign-up process.

Step 2: Verify your email address

  1. Check your email inbox for a verification email from Optus Web Mail.
  2. Open the email and click on the verification link to activate your account.

Step 3: Set up your email account

  1. Log in to your Optus Web Mail account using your email address and password.
  2. Click on the "Settings" icon (represented by a gear icon) in the top right corner of the page.
  3. Click on "Account settings" and then "Email settings".
  4. Update your email settings as desired, such as:
    • Adding a signature
    • Setting up email forwarding
    • Configuring spam filters
  5. Click "Save changes" to save your email settings.

Step 4: Set up your email client (optional)

If you want to access your Optus Web Mail account using an email client like Microsoft Outlook or Mozilla Thunderbird, you'll need to set up your account manually. Here's how:

  1. Open your email client and go to the "Accounts" or "Settings" section.
  2. Click on "Add account" or "New account" and select "IMAP" or "POP3" as the account type.
  3. Enter your email address, password, and server settings:
    • Server: mail.optus.com.au
    • Port: 993 (IMAP) or 995 (POP3)
    • Encryption: SSL/TLS
  4. Click "Next" and then "Finish" to complete the setup process.

That's it! You should now be able to access your new Optus Web Mail account and start sending and receiving emails.