Things You'll Need:
- Computer
- Internet access
- Microsoft Windows 98 or higher
- Macintosh OS X (v10.1 or higher)
- Latest version of Outlook, Outlook Express or Netscape
- Ethernet connection
- Earthlink service
- Earthlink Total Access
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Step 1
Install EarthLink Dial-Up, High Speed, DSL or Wi-Fi on your computer once you have verified that your computer meets the installation requirements (see the related eHow article titled "How to Install EarthLink").
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Step 2
Establish your Internet connection by using EarthLink's Total Access software available at EarthLink's official website. Follow the onscreen prompts to install the program.
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Step 3
Download and install the free EarthLink Mailbox so you can open an EarthLink email account. If you have EarthLink's Total Access installed on your computer go to the Task Panel and click on the "Email" menu. Follow the instructions on your screen.
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Step 4
Use EarthLink email by logging in with your user name and password. If you don't already have an EarthLink email account follow the screen prompts to create one.
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Step 5
Get your email settings from your Internet Service Provider (ISP), including your POP (mail server), your SMTP (outgoing mail server) and your email login and address.
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Step 6
Double-click on the "EarthLink" icon to open the program. Select "Tools," "Accounts."
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Step 7
Enter your name in the Real Name field the way you want it to appear when someone receives email from you (i.e., Mary Smith). Add your email address in the Return Address field (i.e., marysmith@earthLinkmail.net).
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Step 8
Enter your POP in the Mail Server (Incoming) field (i.e., pop-server.earthlinkmail.net) then add your login name.
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Step 9
Input your SMTP in the SMTP Server (Outgoing) field (i.e., smtp-server.earthlinkmail.net).
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Step 10
Perform a test run by sending an email.
