What is Webmail ?

 

 


What is webmail?

Webmail is an online web application that gives you access to your email account via the internet. This means that you can send and receive your emails using this web application from anywhere as opposed to using an email client like Outlook.

Why use webmail?

Access emails from anywhere

All you need is a computer that has access to the internet. This means that you can walk into any internet Cafe, and have access to your emails.

No additional software required

There’s no need for any special software to be installed on your computer to access webmail. This webmail application is run directly from your web browser .e.g. internet explorer, Mozilla, etc.

No configuration is needed

Unlike your email client (.e.g. outlook) you don’t need to configure your email settings before you use webmail. All you need to do is to enter your provided logins (username and password) and you immediately have access to your email account.

No need to own a computer

Yes, this means that you don’t need to have a computer of your own to use the webmail service. You can access webmail from any computer that has internet access. This can be a computer at an internet cafe, the office, or even a public computer centre. All your emails are stored on our secure servers giving you access to your account from any computer at any location. (Yes, provided that computer has a web browser installed and is connected to the internet)

How do I use webmail?

  • Open up your web browser and type in the website address for your webmail application
  • You will then be required to authenticate yourself by entering your username and password
  • Once you have correctly entered your login information your webmail application will now open, providing you with various options to view your inbox, outbox, sent items, deleted items, etc

Is webmail secure to use?

Yes, before you can use any webmail application you need to authenticate yourself first by inputting your login details. You will only be given access to your emails once you have correctly entered your username/email address and password.

Webmail access is included in all our website packages meaning you can easily send/receive your emails from anywhere.