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	*[http://wiki.xmission.com/index.php/Connections Setting-up Your Connection (Modem or ISDN)]		*[http://wiki.xmission.com/index.php/Connections Setting-up Your Connection (Modem or ISDN)]

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Revision as of 11:44, 3 October 2012

Quick Start is designed to get you up and running as quickly as possible. Outlined are the links you'll need to choose account types and packages that fit your needs, registering and paying for your account, connecting, and setting up your additional services.

Account Types

• Business Account Information
• Personal Account Information
• Web Hosting Account Information
• Colocation Service Information
• Dedicated Service Information

XMission's policies

• XMission Acceptable Use Policy
• XMission Privacy Statement
• Account Registration Page
• Domain Registration Page

Connect to the Internet

• Common Configuration Values
• Locations and Phone Numbers
• Setting-up Your Connection (Modem or ISDN)

We also offer quick setup software.

Set up your services

• Email Program/Client Configuration
• Mailing-List Manager
• SSL Help

If you find you need help along the way or you'd just like to contact XMission staff members directly, you can refer to our help pages, or you may go directly to our contact page.

• XMission Help Pages
• Contact XMission

Installers

Most people will want the Full Installer, which includes the Dialer:

• Full Installer (instructions)
• Dial-up Only Installer (instructions)
• Email Only Installer (instructions)

Full Installer

1. Open the installer program by double-clicking on the xmfull.exe icon.
2. 
3. Click OK on the dialog box that pops up.
4. 
5. In the field labeled Full Name, enter the name you wish to appear on all outgoing email messages.
6. In the field labeled Username, enter your XMission username.
7. In the field labeled Password, enter your XMission password.
8. In the pull-down menu labeled Dial-Up Number, please choose your nearest city.
9. Click on OK.
10. 

The installer will now display a Please Wait dialog box. When the installer is finished, another box is displayed which tells you that you are now set up for email and news access with XMission.

Dialup Only Installer

1. Open the installer program by double-clicking on the dial-up.exe icon.
2. 
3. Click OK on the dialog box that pops up.
4. 
5. In the field labeled Username, enter your XMission username.
6. In the field labeled Password, enter your XMission password.
7. In the pull-down menu labeled Dial-Up Number, please choose your nearest city.
8. 

*Please check all the options that apply to you. Create Dial-Up Connection is checked by default.

1. Click on OK.
2. 

The installer will now display a Please Wait dialog box. When the installer is finished, another box is displayed which tells you how to use your new internet connection..

Email Only Installer

1. Open the installer program by double-clicking on the insemail.exe icon.
2. 
3. Click OK on the dialog box that pops up.
4. 
5. In the field labeled Full Name, enter the name you wish to appear on all outgoing email messages.
6. In the field labeled Username, enter your XMission username.
7. In the field labeled Password, enter your XMission password.
8. Click on OK.
9. 

The installer will now display a Please Wait dialog box. When the installer is finished, another box is displayed which tells you that you are now set up for email and news access with XMission.