Tiger Technologies Technical Support

E-Mail and Webmail Basics

This section covers the basics: it explains the different kinds of e-mail addresses you can create and gives other background information.

How do I receive e-mail messages using my domain name?

Our Web hosting service allows you to receive e-mail messages sent to custom e-mail addresses you create.

How do I read my e-mail using a Web browser?

You can use our Webmail system to read and send e-mail using a normal Web browser.

I've lost the password for an e-mail mailbox. What should I do?

You can reset an e-mail mailbox password using the account management control panel.

How do I change the e-mail password for a POP mailbox?

You can change your POP mailbox e-mail password using either the Webmail screens or the account management control panel.

What is a "POP mailbox"?

A POP mailbox is an e-mail address that receives e-mail messages and stores them on our servers.

What is a "forwarding alias"?

An e-mail forwarding alias is an e-mail address that simply forwards mail to another address. The other address can be a POP mailbox on our servers or a mailbox on another server.

How do I choose whether to use a POP mailbox or a forwarding alias?

Confused about whether to choose a POP mailbox or a forwarding alias?

How do I set up an incoming e-mail address (POP mailbox)?

You can create a POP mailbox e-mail address using the account management control panel.

How do I set up my e-mail program?

Explains exactly how to set up many common e-mail programs, with "screen shot" pictures showing what setting goes where.

What is the Catch-All Alias?

The Catch-All Alias is a special kind of forwarding address. It accepts mail sent to any unknown address.

My e-mail used to work, but no longer works. What has changed?

If your e-mail has stopped working even though you didn't change anything, this page explains the three most common causes.

I'm changing my ISP. Do I need to change my e-mail settings or do anything else?

Changing your ISP usually won't affect your Tiger Technologies e-mail accounts. However, there are a few things it's wise to check.

How do I manage my e-mail during a transfer?

Explains how to make sure you don't miss any e-mail when you transfer a domain name.

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