Resource Area Use of Web-Based Emails

You have reached this page because you clicked on a link to an email address. To be able to send an email, you will need an email account, which you can create now if you don't already have one. Customers with current email accounts should open your account in a new browser window and follow the instructions below.

Choose a link from the list below to create an account, and the link will appear in a new browser window. Follow the information on that page to create your free email account.

• http://mail.yahoo.com
• http://mail.lycos.com
• www.stribmail.com
• www.dcemail.com
• www.fepg.net
• www.aol.com
• www.hotmail.com
• www.msn.com

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Get the email address you want to send your email to:

• hover the mouse over the "Contact" or "Mail to" link
• look in the lower left corner of the browser window to see the email address
• write down the address

OR for a more automated method

• right-mouse click on the "Mail to" address
• select Properties
• copy the contact address
• ignore the "mailto:" portion of the address, this is not part of the actual address!

2. Type or paste the address into the "To:" field of your email send/compose mail screen

NOTES

• Hotmail and MSN Mail allow the option to save your password to the computer you are using
  • DO NOT save your password - others may be able to use your email account if you do
• Remember to use plain text/ASCII formatting for your emails - not all employers can view formatted text layouts
• Keep information at the far left margin
• Do not use columns, underlining, italics, fancy fonts, or word wrap
• Contact the Resource Area staff if you need additional assistance