How to Access a Webmail Account
Webmail is a type of Internet-based email intended to be accessed by logging in to a website using web browsing software. Today, most webmail services provide a facility for accessing email using computer-based software like Microsoft Outlook or Apple Mail, as well as through mobile devices. Popular webmail providers include Gmail, Hotmail and Yahoo!. Accessing your webmail account in one of the available ways is simple and should only take a few minutes to set up.
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Use a web browser like Internet Explorer, Safari or Firefox to go to your webmail site. Sign in to your account where you can read, send, archive and delete messages, among other functions. This is the simplest way of accessing a webmail account and is the way most free web-based email was accessed in the past. This method is useful if you are away from your normal computer and need to check your messages.
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Configure a desktop email program like Microsoft Outlook, Apple Mail or Mozilla Thunderbird to access your Hotmail account. Using a system known as POP3, desktop email software can access your webmail account and deliver email directly to your computer. You can use these programs for all the standard features of your webmail service. See Resources for details of how to configure your Hotmail and Gmail with desktop email software. Visit your provider's website for configuration information specific to the provider.
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Configure a mobile device with Internet capability to access your webmail. See Resources for how to configure Hotmail and Gmail accounts for your cell phone or PDA or visit your provider's website for information regarding your particular provider. Most major webmail providers have free access for portable devices.
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