You can access your AT&T email account using Webmail and an Internet browser (like Microsoft
® Internet Explorer
® or Mozilla
® Firefox
®) or through specialized client-based email programs (like Microsoft Outlook
® or Outlook Express). Email programs are great for advanced users who need to manage large quantities of mail, but for most other customers, we recommend using Webmail.
Webmail vs. client-based email program
| | AT&T Webmail | Client-based email programs |
| Access | Anywhere, anytime using any device connected to the Internet. | Only from the device where your email program is installed. |
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| Configuration | None. Just go to www.att.net and click the Mail icon. | Requires knowledge of server names, ports, and more. Must set up on all devices you want to use to access email. |
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| Reliability | Messages are safely stored online so they're there when you need them. | Risk of losing messages due to hard drive crashes. |
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| Storage | Unlimited. All your email is stored online. | Email is stored on your computer using hard drive space. |
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| Spam | Convenient access to your Spam folder to check messages. | Messages in your Spam folder aren't downloaded. You need to access them separately. |
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