New User

Below is a list of all of the basic settings that you need to use our service:

Dialer

Protocal:  PPP
IP Address:  Server Assigned
Hostname:  Server Assigned
Domain Name:  mindsync.com
DNS (primary):  216.240.32.64
DNS (secondary):  216.240.32.65
Username or User ID:  Specified when you signed up and is case sensitive
Password:  Specified when you signed up and is case sensitive

Email

Outgoing Mail Server: (SMTP)  mail.mindsync.com
Incoming Mail Server: (POP3)  mail.mindsync.com
Account Name or Account ID:  Specified when you signed up and is the first part of your email address before the "@" symbol
Password:  Specified when you set up this email address and is case sensitive

News

News Server: (NNTP)  news.mindsync.com

Web

Home Page  http://www.mindsync.com
Personal web space  http://www.mindsync.com/username

*Note if you are not connected to Mindsync directly you will not be able to send mail (unless you use web mail) nor will you be able to access the news server.

Email-- Mindsync options

If your Mindsync account comes with two or more email addresses you can have them all set up as individual mail boxes or you can have them aliased to the primary mail box. When you alias a mail address you basically tell all mail coming to that address to be forwarded to another address. In that way you could check just one mail box and get all the mail from all of your addresses at the same time. Aliasing only works with Mindsync emails. If you wish to send mail automatically from a Mindsync address to a mail address outside our domain then you would have to set up forwarding on that address. This and everything but sending mail attachment can be accomplished by using the web page interface to the Mindsync mail. Just click HERE and it will take you to the web login. Just put in the user Id and password of the address you want to access and click the login button.

We do recommend using Outlook Express 5 or Higher. If you are in need of assistance in configuring your Outlook Express 5 or Higher, take a look at our Technical Support page.

You can find email applications at the following sites:
Our FTP site
Software section of our Web Site
Tucows.Com
Winfiles.com

Exploring the Internet

Getting around on the Internet can be challenging to any new user. Now that you have a 'browser' (the software that is enabling you to read this document) what else does the Internet offer?

The following is a listing of some other Internet applications, most of which can be found at Mindsyncs FTP site. Be sure and use our search engines link to find out more information.

~Trillian~ Trillian is a freeware IM application that combines ICQ, AOL, MSN, IRC, and Yahoo into one simple program. when they log on.

~ICQ~ ICQ is a revolutionary, user-friendly Internet tool that informs you who's on-line at any time and enables you to contact them at will. ICQ alerts you in real time when they log on.

~IRC~ Internet Relay Chat. Within this option of the Internet, you can participate in live text chat with others from around the country and around the world. There are several programs in which you can access IRC, depending on your personal preference.

~Newsgroups~ A posting forum in which you can 'subscribe' to a topic, or topics that interest you. Once you subscribe, you will be able to download 'postings' similar to email on the topic that you have chosen. You are also able to post your responses or questions on that topic.

~Real Audio~ This is an actual WWW site, but it offers a whole new side of the Internet by offering music upon demand. You can sample new tracks, or listen to radio stations. (recommended to users with 28.8 modems or higher)

~Live voice chat~ There are several types of software developed that have expanded on the IRC interface to include actual voice chat, ranging in quality from old CB type relay , to phone quality conversations.

Misc Information

Technical Support is available from 9am to 5pm Monday through Friday at (916) 473-1050 If you have a question, you can always email support at support@mindsync.com or give us a call.