How to setup optusnet mail in windows live mail

To set up OptusNet email in Windows Live Mail, follow these steps:

Step 1: Open Windows Live Mail

• Go to Start > All Programs > Windows Live > Windows Live Mail

Step 2: Create a new email account

• Click on "Email" in the top menu bar and select "Account Settings"
• Click on "Add a new email account"
• Select "Manual setup or additional server types" and click "Next"

Step 3: Enter your email account settings

• Enter the following information:
  • Your Name: Your name as you want it to appear in emails
  • Email Address: Your OptusNet email address (e.g. [yourname]@optusnet.com.au)
  • Password: Your OptusNet email password
  • Account Type: Select "POP3" or "IMAP" (OptusNet recommends using IMAP)
• Click "Next"

Step 4: Enter the incoming mail server settings

• Incoming mail server: mail.optusnet.com.au
• Port: 110 (or 995 if you're using SSL/TLS)
• Click "Next"

Step 5: Enter the outgoing mail server settings

• Outgoing mail server: mail.optusnet.com.au
• Port: 25 (or 587 if you're using SSL/TLS)
• Click "Next"

Step 6: Review and finish

• Review your settings to ensure everything is correct
• Click "Finish" to complete the setup process

Additional Tips:

• Make sure your firewall is configured to allow incoming and outgoing traffic on the ports you specified (110, 995, 25, and 587).
• If you're using SSL/TLS, you may need to install a certificate or configure your email client to trust the OptusNet SSL/TLS certificate.
• If you're having trouble connecting, try checking your email account settings or contacting OptusNet support for assistance.

By following these steps, you should be able to set up your OptusNet email account in Windows Live Mail.