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Open in new tab Setting up E-Mail Accounts in Windows Live Mail
1. Click on the “Accounts” menu item across the top followed by the “Email” button.
2. Fill in the requested details of your account as shown below. Make sure to tick the
“Manually configure server settings”
3. Follow the following instructions to fill out this page:
Server Type: Either POP or IMAP. If unsure use POP
Server Address: mail.hostaway.net.au
Port: 110
Authenticate Using: Clear Text
Logon User Name: Your email address (ex. johndoe@hostaway.net.au)
Outgoing Server Address: If using a laptop just use mail.hostaway.net.au, if on a
desktop it is better to use your ISPs mail server. Common ones are listed below
AAPT – mail.aapt.net.au
Bigpond – mail.bigpond.com
Dodo – smtp.dodo.com.au
iiNet – mail.iinet.net.au
Internode – mail.internode.on.net
iPrimus – smtp.iprimus.com.au
Optus – mail.optusnet.com.au
TPG – mail.tpg.com.au
If your ISP isn’t listed above you should be able to find the mail server on their website or by
giving them a call.
Port: Usually 25. For mail.hostaway.net.au use 587
Requires Authentication: Ticked if using mail.hostaway.net.au as outgoing server otherwise
leave un-ticked.
4. You should then receive the following message letting you know the account has been
added. Click Finish to close this box and return to Windows Live Mail.