We’ve put together a demo of the all new Verizon Webmail Basic to get you up to speed with the various new enhancements in Webmail. You will need Adobe Flash to view this demo.
Watch the demo.
Set Up
Why is Verizon offering a Basic Version?
Verizon Webmail Basic is has a very similar look and feel to the Verizon email platform: Email & More. Basic is ideal for users familiar with desktop email applications.
Basic is a simpler version of the standard Webmail platform; Basic is available to all user types whether from the advanced and technically savvy to the brand new, first-time email user.
Why is there advertising on Webmail Basic?
Advertising allows Verizon to make several free advanced features available to our customers such as storage, spam detection, and Rich Internet Webmail. Verizon hopes these additional features will make your Webmail Basic experience that much richer.
Presently, users who subscribe to Webmail do not have the option to turn off advertising. However, if you are interested in an advertising-free experience, you can sign up for a no advertisement version of Webmail here: http://surround.verizon.net/Shop/Utilities/VerizonYourDomain.aspx
Do any softwares prevent Webmail from functioning properly?
Verizon has received reports that certain versions of Norton Anti-Virus or McAfee may prevent Webmail from loading or functioning properly. While Verizon does not recommend any changes to your existing anti-virus software, you may be able to disable your anti-virus before signing in to Webmail.
Popup Blocker
Your popup blocker may suppress the following functions:
- Viewing messages in a new window
Viewing the window with a full header Make sure you disable your popup blocker when prompted. Switching to Verizon Webmail Basic
If you would like to switch over to the Rich Internet Webmail Basic experience, visit www.verizon.net/newemail and sign up.
How do I access Webmail Basic?
You can visit Webmail Basic by pointing your browser to http://webmail.verizon.net. Remember to bookmark this site.
Which Browser do you recommend for use with Verizon Webmail Basic?
We support Internet Explorer 5.5 and above, Firefox 2.0 and above and Safari. However, the best viewing experience is on Internet Explorer.
Managing Messages
How do I view messages in full screen?
Click on a message and it will open up full screen. You cannot open a message in a new window.
How can I delete a message without reading it first?
Check the box next to a message and then click on the delete button. This allows you to delete unwanted email without first opening it.
I cannot view my messages list. What can I do?
If you are using a POP-based program such as Outlook or Outlook Express, it is possible your messages are not downloading from the server. You can configure your POP-based client to leave messages on the server.
Visit Email Account Settings for more information on your POP client.
How can I move messages to a folder?
Check mark all the messages you would like to move and then select Move to Folder.
Why does my email content appear garbled?
This is typically caused by certain html tags within your message. Webmail Basic displays most messages accurately.
How do I delete messages?
Check the boxes next to messages you would like to delete and then click on the Delete button in the upper left-hand corner of your inbox.
How can I mark senders as spammers?
Select one or more messages from your inbox and then click the Spam button.
Where can I see all the message options available to me?
Options are available on the top toolbar. Additional options are also available on the More Options drop-down menu.
Preferences
Where are my Webmail Settings?
Settings can be found on the bottom of the left-hand column under My Settings.
There are two categories of settings:
General Settings : Your Display and Time zone settings. Mail Settings : This encompasses all other settings such as Vacation Response, Spam Filtering, and Blocked and Safe Sender lists.
How can I setup Spam Detector?
Click Mail under My Settings in the bottom of the left-hand column adjacent to your inbox and then visit the Setup tab.
How can I edit a signature?
Visit Mail Settings and then click the Signature tab. You will be able to edit or delete your signature.
Can I enlarge the application font?
The font within your browser determines the font size on Webmail Basic. To adjust your browser font in Internet Explorer, go to View in your toolbar and scroll down to Text Size.
My outgoing messages are not being saved in the Sent Items folder
Go to Mail Settings and visit the Setup tab. Ensure that the Save Sent Items option is on.
Does Webmail time out?
Due to security reasons, Webmail Basic does timeout after 20 minutes of inactivity. However, messages that were being composed before your session timed out will be saved in the DRAFTS folder.
Composing Messages
How can I Compose a Message?
On the New dropdown, select New Message and then select Go.
Can I add formatting to my messages?
When you compose messages using Webmail Basic formatting is built into the top of the Compose screen.
You can apply the following:
· Bullets
· Numbering
· Fonts
· Bold, italics, underline
· Justify right, left, center
· Spell check in English or Spanish