Frequently Asked Questions

• Why use my new Westminster e-mail address?
• Your Westminster e-mail address will never change and can be configured to forward mail to your current e-mail address. If your e-mail address should change, other friends and alumni can still reach you via your Westminster account.

• What if I want e-mail forwarded to my current e-mail account?
• You can notify Sara Anderson regarding this request and your mail will be forwarded to any valid internet e-mail address.

• Do I need FirstClass Client to use the WestNet e-mail system?
• No, although the FirstClass client software is easy to use and has many built in features as a mail client, it is not required to access the WestNet e-mail system. If you want to configure your own mail system (such as Eudora or Navigator) to use Westminster's server, the address is webmail.westminster-school.org. You can use these settings for both the SMTP outbound messages and POP3 incoming mail.

• How do I set up FirstClass to use the WestNet system?
• At the FirstClass login screen, click on the setup button. Connect via TCP-IP.FCP and for the server: webmail.westminster-school.org. Enter your userid and password. Your userid is typically your first_initial|last_name|grad_year. For example, Joe Smith '76 would be jsmith76. If you are having problems with your password or have lost or forgotten it, please contact Sara Anderson.

• What about junk mail?
• Since the directory is NOT published on any internet e-mail directory and personal e-mail addresses are not listed, you should not receive any unsolicited e-mail. Our e-mail server filters out most e-mail spamming services.