Quickstart

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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

XMission's policies

Connect to the Internet

We also offer quick setup software.

Set up your services

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.


Installers

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

Full Installer

  1. Open the installer program by double-clicking on the xmfull.exe icon.
  2. Winfullinstico.png
  3. Click OK on the dialog box that pops up.
  4. Winfullinst01.png
  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. Winfullinst02.png

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. Winduinstico.png
  3. Click OK on the dialog box that pops up.
  4. Winduinst01.png
  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. Winduinst03.png

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

  1. Click on OK.
  2. Winduinst02.png
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. Wineminstico.png
  3. Click OK on the dialog box that pops up.
  4. Wineminst01.png
  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. Wineminst02.png

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.