How to set up uon mail

UoN Mail is the email service provided by the University of Nairobi (UoN) for its students, staff, and faculty members. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to set up UoN Mail:

Prerequisites:

  1. You need to have a valid UoN email address (e.g., [your_username]@students.uonbi.ac.ke or [your_username]@staff.uonbi.ac.ke).
  2. You need to have a device with an internet connection (computer, laptop, mobile phone, or tablet).

Setting up UoN Mail on a Computer:

  1. Open a web browser (e.g., Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Edge) and navigate to the UoN Mail login page: mail.uonbi.ac.ke.
  2. Enter your UoN email address and password in the respective fields.
  3. Click on the "Login" button to access your UoN Mail account.
  4. Once logged in, you can set up your email account by clicking on the "Settings" icon (represented by a gear icon) in the top right corner of the page.
  5. In the "Settings" page, click on "Accounts" and then select "Add a new account".
  6. Choose "Other" as the account type and enter your UoN email address and password.
  7. Click on "Next" and then "Finish" to complete the setup process.

Setting up UoN Mail on a Mobile Device:

  1. Open the email app on your mobile device (e.g., Gmail, Outlook, Microsoft Outlook).
  2. Tap on the "Add account" or "Create account" button.
  3. Select "Other" as the account type and enter your UoN email address and password.
  4. Tap on "Next" and then "Finish" to complete the setup process.

Additional Tips:

  1. Make sure you have a stable internet connection to access your UoN Mail account.
  2. You can access your UoN Mail account from anywhere, as long as you have an internet connection.
  3. You can use your UoN Mail account to send and receive emails, as well as access other UoN online services.
  4. If you encounter any issues while setting up your UoN Mail account, you can contact the UoN IT Support team for assistance.