Frequently Asked Questions

What is webmail?
Webmail allows you to use your Bryn Mawr e-mail account (ada) from a web page. This is a similar interface to those offered by sites such as Yahoo or Hotmail. You can access webmail through a web browser at the following address: webmail.brynmawr.edu

What do I need to use Webmail?
All you need is an Internet connection and a web browser, such as Firefox or Netscape. You can access webmail from any networked campus computer, or from off-campus as long as the computer has either a direct network connection or a dial-up Internet Service Provider (ISP) account.

Can I still use Thunderbird or pine and use webmail?
Yes. Using webmail does not interfere with using other mail programs. However, if you use Eudora you may have it configured to download mail to your computer, rather than leaving it on the server, in which case those messages will not be available in TWIG in the future.

Can I check other e-mail accounts from the BMC webmail page?
No. For security reasons the ability to access accounts at other sites has been disabled on the BMC webmail page. Also, you should not use the "Check Other Mail" feature available on some other sites to check your BMC account, as it may compromise security and your privacy.

What about my quota?
There is a 2 megabyte quota limitation on your inbox, and a 10 megabyte limit on the rest of the files in your account, including all mailboxes other than your inbox. If you receive a warning that you are over your inbox quota you should either delete messages from your inbox or move messages to other folders. Remember that messages with attachments take up a lot more space than other messages. Consider saving attachments to a disk or your hard drive when possible, or limiting the number of messages with attachments that you keep, especially in your inbox.

Webmail Basics

Getting started with Webmail

Open your web browser and go to http://webmail.brynmawr.edu. In the box, enter your username (e.g. jsmith) and your password (the same password you currently use to access your e-mail) and click on [Log In].

updated: 4/26/2006 - jms