Eudora 5 - Email Setup

To configure Eudora 5 for alpha dot net email access, complete the following instructions.

Important: Be sure you have already configured your Windows Operation System to connect to alpha. For instructions see the main PC Setup page – Connect To Us.

Click Tools and select Options.

This will open the Options window and in Category options on the left click Getting Started. Configure as follows.

Real Name: Your Real Name
Return Address: yourusername@alpha.net.au
Mail Server (incoming): mail.alpha.net.au
Login Name: yourusername
SMTP Server (Outgoing): mail.alpha.net.au

There are various personal preference options available in Category options on the left by clicking Checking Mail, Incoming Mail etc. But the information above is all that is needed to send and receive mail.

Click OK.

Your Eudora 5 email setup is now complete.

Click the icon as shown or selct optionf from the Message menu at the top of your screen.

USERNAMES & PASSWORDS
Usernames and passwords are case sensitive (MYusername is different to myusername, myPassword is different to mypassword) and should contain no spaces. Be sure your "CapsLock" is not on when typing them. These not only identify you to us as clients, but they are vital to your security for email and connectivity. Always keep your password stored in a secure place.
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