UMBS E-mail

Getting Started with mail.utexas.edu

1. Create your e-mail address using the UMBS management page (UT EID required). You need to choose an e-mail name (the part of the e-mail address before the @ sign) and password. Your e-mail address will look like this:
   
   a-name-that-you-choose@mail.utexas.edu
   
   Tip: Remember that "a-name-that-you-choose" may be seen by professors, potential employers, or other professionals. Don't choose a name that is embarassing or includes profanity. Select a name that clearly identifies you to others and that you won't regret later.


2. Decide how you want to receive e-mail sent to your mail.utexas.edu address. You have three UMBS choices:
   
   
   • Use Webmail. To use Webmail, you must first log in with your UT EID and password, then log into the Webmail service with your e-mail name (username) and password.
   • Use a desktop e-mail program. To use a desktop program, define your account in the application and set it up to receive mail. If you are already using an e-mail program, you may need to confirm that your e-mail security settings are up-to-date in order to be able to send UMBS e-mail.
     
     Select your e-mail program from the list below:
     • Entourage
     • Mozilla
     • OS X Mail
     • Outlook (2000, XP, and 2003)
     • Outlook Express
     • Thunderbird
   • Forward your UMBS e-mail messages to another e-mail address. To forward your e-mail, provide the forwarding address in the UMBS management page. You can change the forwarding address or stop forwarding at any time.
   
   You can also choose a combination of these options, such as using a desktop program on your home computer but using Webmail when you are on campus. Once setup is complete, you can immediately begin using your new e-mail address. See the UT Directory FAQ for information on publishing your e-mail address.