

The easiest way to do this to type in your username and password at. You can then logout if you wish.Ģ) Make sure your POP/IMAP password is synchronized. Once you see messages in your mailbox, it indicates your mailbox is finalized. You may be required to complete a "captcha" control that asks that you fill in some letters from the screen. Log into your mailbox and make sure you see at least one message in your mailbox. To setup your POP or IMAP client, follow the directions below.ġ) Make sure your Gmail acknowledgement is finalized by logging into your mailbox using the webpage at. POP and IMAP clients are used when email is accessed via various clients such as Outlook Express, some mobile phone applications, Thunderbird, etc. If you check your email on the web only, you do not need to worry about POP or IMAP settings. You may find that the new system is better than other email accounts you have. However, before deciding to autofoward, please check out the new student email system with Gmail. Then complete the fields to autoforward and click "Save Changes". If you need to autoforward your email, simply login and click "Settings". If you have any questions about this process, please contact the IT Service Desk at 80. Qualified students will receive instructions on how to convert their accounts after they graduate. However, as of January 1st 2018, Alumni are offered the option to convert their "" account to a "" account. Note: Accounts are usually deleted a few weeks after students leave the University. All currently active students qualify for an email account. As of June 22, 2009, Winthrop University has transitioned student email to a Google hosted Gmail-style system.
