Kmail
is the standard email client used in KDE it is installed by default from the Fedora KDE Live CD and is also included in the DVD. To start
Kmail
in KDE, click the
Kmenu > Applications > Internet > Email
menu entry for
Kmail
, or in GNOME, click
Applications > Internet > Kmail
in GNOME.
Running the software for the first time displays the main
Kmail
page with links to help locations. To add a new account in the future, or to modify an existing account, click
Settings > Configure Kmail
. In the dialog that appears, select
Accounts
then press the
Add
button to launch the
Kmail
Account Assistant again.
To configure your account, you will need your email information from your internet service or email provider.
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Click
Settings > Configure Kmail
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Click
Accounts > Add
. A dialog will ask you for the type of account you wish to configure.
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When you select the appropriate account type, a dialog will show you the different settings available for your account. Add your personal email configuration information to
Account Name
,
Login
,
Password
,
Host
. The other default settings can be left alone.