Setting up bigpond mail on ipad

Here's a step-by-step guide to setting up BigPond Mail on your iPad:

Prerequisites:

  1. You have a BigPond Mail account.
  2. Your iPad is running iOS 11 or later.
  3. You have a stable internet connection.

Step 1: Open Settings

  1. Tap the "Settings" app on your iPad.
  2. Scroll down and tap "Mail, Contacts, Calendars".

Step 2: Add Account

  1. Tap "Add Account" at the top right corner of the screen.
  2. Select "Other" from the list of available email providers.
  3. Tap "Add Mail Account".

Step 3: Enter Account Information

  1. Enter your name, email address, and password in the respective fields.
  2. Tap "Next" at the top right corner of the screen.

Step 4: IMAP Settings

  1. Select "IMAP" as the account type.
  2. Enter the following IMAP settings:
    • Host Name: imap.telstra.com
    • User Name: your BigPond Mail email address
    • Password: your BigPond Mail password
    • Authentication: Password
  3. Tap "Next" at the top right corner of the screen.

Step 5: SMTP Settings

  1. Enter the following SMTP settings:
    • Host Name: smtp.telstra.com
    • User Name: your BigPond Mail email address
    • Password: your BigPond Mail password
    • Authentication: Password
  2. Tap "Next" at the top right corner of the screen.

Step 6: Verify Account

  1. Your iPad will verify your account settings. If everything is correct, you'll see a success message.
  2. Tap "Save" to save your account settings.

Step 7: Set Up Mail Client

  1. You'll be taken back to the "Mail, Contacts, Calendars" screen.
  2. Tap "Mail" to open the Mail app.
  3. You should now see your BigPond Mail account listed under "Accounts".
  4. Tap on your account to access your email inbox.

That's it! You should now be able to access your BigPond Mail account on your iPad using the Mail app. If you encounter any issues, you can try restarting your iPad or contacting Telstra's support team for assistance.