PROCEEDURE FOR SETTING UP A G-MAIL ACCOUNT
FORWARDING YOUR MAIL FROM LIGHTLINK
SETTING UP YOUR E-MAIL PROGRAM

This will allow for great spam/virus filtering without the delays caused by the Barracuda. It is all free and has the added benefit of being a webmail based e-mail client as well as a pop client. This means that you will still be using the program you have been using for mail and your existing mail and address book are still there. In addition, if you travel, you can get your mail from G-mail anywhere you are using any computer with a web browser and Internet access. You keep your existing Lightlink/Online Image e-mail address, it is just "filtered" through G-mail.

Order of proceedure:

1: Set up new G-mail account and POP access
2: Forward Lightlink Mail to your new G-mail account
3: Set up existing e-mail program to pick up G-mail

Set up a Google G-mail account at www.google.com and click the Gmail link at the top of the page.
It doesn't need to be the same ID or password as your Lightlink/OnLineImage account.


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Enable POP in your G-mail account: Fig. 4
    1. Sign in to your G-mail account: Fig. 1
    2. Click "Settings" at the top of any G-mail page: Fig. 2
    3. Click "Forwarding and POP/IMAP": Fig. 3
    4. Enable POP mail with a dot (mouse click) in the little circle : Fig. 4
    5. Choose if you want to also: Fig. 4
              a) Keep G-mail's copy in the inbox
              a) Archive G-mail's copy
              a) Delete G-mail's copy
    (the spam is deleted after 30 days)

    You have to go into the G-mail web interface to see if any SPAM they stopped is something you want. If you leave your mail set to be left on the G-mail server you should delete that every now and then also.

    6. Save Changes


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1: Go to the Lightlink "User Area" HERE
2: Enter your existing Lightlink User ID and Password, then click "Submit": Fig. 5


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3: Choose the "Non Domain Mail Forwarding" link: Fig 6


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4: Enter your new G-mail address in the box and click "Submit": Fig. 7


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SETTING UP YOUR E-MAIL PROGRAM

Anywhere it says "your G-mail username", use the name you set up with G-mail.. anywhere it says "your G-mail password" use the password you set up with G-mail.

Setup your e-mail program

    Basic e-mail Settings:
    Server Type: POP Mail Server
    Server Name: pop.gmail.com
    Port: 995
    User Name: your G-mail username
    Password: your G-mail Password
    Use secure connection: SSL
    Leave messages on server: Up to you
    SMTP Server: smtp.lightlink.com

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Updated 3/11/08 3:15am