How to set up telstra mail on imac

To set up Telstra Mail on your iMac, you'll need to follow these steps:

Step 1: Create a Telstra Mail account

If you haven't already, create a Telstra Mail account by going to the Telstra website and following the sign-up process.

Step 2: Set up Telstra Mail on your iMac

  1. Open the Mail app on your iMac. You can find it in the Applications folder or use Spotlight to search for it.
  2. Click on "Mail" in the top menu bar and select "Preferences" (or use the keyboard shortcut Command + comma).
  3. Click on the "Accounts" tab.
  4. Click on the "+" button at the bottom left corner of the window to add a new account.
  5. Select "Other Mail Account" from the dropdown menu.
  6. Enter your Telstra Mail account details:
    • Email address: Your Telstra Mail address (e.g., [yourname]@telstra.com)
    • Password: Your Telstra Mail password
    • Description: A name for your account (e.g., "Telstra Mail")
  7. Click "Continue" to proceed.

Step 3: Configure the account settings

  1. In the "Account Information" section, enter your name and email address.
  2. In the "Incoming Mail Server" section:
    • Server address: imap.telstra.com
    • User name: Your Telstra Mail address (e.g., [yourname]@telstra.com)
    • Password: Your Telstra Mail password
  3. In the "Outgoing Mail Server" section:
    • Server address: smtp.telstra.com
    • User name: Your Telstra Mail address (e.g., [yourname]@telstra.com)
    • Password: Your Telstra Mail password
  4. Click "Continue" to proceed.

Step 4: Verify your account settings

  1. Mail will attempt to verify your account settings. If everything is correct, you should see a success message.
  2. If you encounter any issues, you can try restarting the Mail app or checking your account settings again.

Step 5: Set up your Telstra Mail account

  1. Once your account is set up, you can start using the Mail app to send and receive emails.
  2. You can also set up your Telstra Mail account to sync with other devices, such as your iPhone or iPad, by going to the "Accounts" tab in the Mail app and selecting "Sync" next to your Telstra Mail account.

That's it! You should now have Telstra Mail set up on your iMac. If you encounter any issues or have further questions, feel free to ask.