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How to Setup Bigpond Emails in Mac Mail

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  Setting up Bigpond email allows email management on Apple devices to be done efficiently. First, open the Mail application and from the Preferences menu click on Add Account. Select Other Mail Account and type in your Bigpond email address and password.   Mac Mail tries to set up the account automatically, however, you can choose to set it up manually by selecting either IMAP or POP.   For IMAP setup, the incoming mail server should be imap.telstra.com and port 993 with SSL/TLS enabled. The outgoing mail server should be set to smtp.telstra.com with port 465 and SSL/TLS enabled as well.   For POP setup, the incoming mail server should be pop.telstra.com with port 995, while the outgoing mail server stays smtp.telstra.com with port 465.   When the settings have been entered, the configuration should be saved then the Mail application should restart. Test the setup by sending an email to see if everything is in order, if there are any issues, make sure S...

Reasons You May Face While Bigpond Login

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  There can be multiple causes why users are unable to log into Bigpond email. Some common ones would include having the wrong username or password, problems with the browser being used, Telstra’s servers being down, or the account being suspended.   In case of finding yourself locked off, confirm that the email address and password are entered correctly. If the password needs to be changed, it can be done through the Telstra portal. Remember to turn off the Caps Lock as passwords are case sensitive.   Cached data is another issue that can make it difficult to log in. You can try deleting saved cookies and cache or switching to a different browser or device. If you are trying to get access to Bigpond email using an email client like Outlook or Thunderbird, make sure appropriate IMAP/POP settings are enabled.   A different cause for failing to log in may stem from outages within Telstra's services. You can verify if Telstra Webmail is down by checking thei...

How To Access Bigpond Email on Browser?

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  For Telstra users who prefer web-based email management, accessing Bigpond email via their browser is straightforward. To check emails online, open a web browser and visit webmail.telstra.com , which is the official Telstra Webmail login page. On the login page, input your email address along with the correct password and hit the “Sign In” button. Once inside, you can see your inbox, send emails, manage folders, and set all preferences from the web interface. If you are unable to log in, check the credentials you are entering. If your password no longer works, click “Forgot Password?” to reset it. If login issues persist, delete your browser cache or try using another web browser. To thoroughly use the features, always keep your Bigpond email active and update the recovery email settings. In case of any changes to your credentials, you would need the recovery email to retrieve them. If you experience issues with Telstra's webmail system, visit Telstra’s Service Status page...