How to Open Multiple Email Accounts in Comcast

Once you have created your Comcast email account, you can add up to six additional accounts. Each secondary account must have its own user name, password and email address. Follow these simple guidelines for opening multiple email accounts in Comcast.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Computer
• Internet access
• Microsoft Windows 98 or higher
• Macintosh OS X (v10.1 or higher)
• Latest version of Outlook Express or Netscape
• Ethernet connection
• Comcast Webmail
• Primary Comcast e-mail account

1. Install Comcast Webmail so you can open a Comcast e-mail account.

2. Double click on the Comcast icon to open the webmail program. Select "Tools" and then "Accounts." Click "Add," select "Email Account" and hit "Next."

3. 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., [e-mail]).

4. Enter mail.comcast.net in the POP Incoming Server field and smtp.comcast.net in the Outgoing Server field.

5. Type in your username and password to logon to your Comcast email account.

6. Go to Comcast's homepage and click on the "My Account" link located in the upper right-hand corner.

7. Locate the "Email Settings" tab and click on "Create Additional Email Accounts." Repeat Steps 4 through 6 for each additional Comcast email account you want to open.

8. Perform a test run by sending and/or downloading emails.

Tips & Warnings

• Comcast High-Speed Internet services allow six additional e-mail addresses for each Comcast account.
• You must log in to your primary Comcast email account before creating additional email accounts.
• Frequently Asked Questions" regarding opening multiple Comcast email accounts is on the official Comcast website.
• Take advantage of technical support that is available either via a toll-free number or online.

Resources

• Official Comcast website