A generic term for browser-based email services. A browser-based client--known as a "thin" client because more processing is done on the server--accesses mail that is always stored on a server. See also Messenger Express.

Unlike normal e-mail, which is accessed through a mail program configured for use on a specific computer, Webmail allows you to access your account on a Web page, using your browser. This means you can read, send, and organize your e-mail on any computer, anywhere in the world, with an Internet connection.

A web application that allows users to access their email to read or send messages through a web browser (like Internet Explorer).

A webpage on the Internet from which you can access your email account and messages from any browser in the world. Imbri Web offers a webmail system at www.imbri.com/mail.

Eudora is an email reading program, one of three that are supported by ACCC at UIC. ( Eudora for Windows and Macs and Pine for UNIX are the other two.)

a complete server-side web email system which gives all your mail users instant, secure access to their email from any computer anywhere on the internet

a web-email gateway which allows you to read and process your email from a web browser running on any machine with access to the internet ( or your intranet )

An internet based software that allows you to access your email account from any computer that is connected to the internet.

Webmail is different from email in the way that you retrieve your messages. Instead of using an email program (client) such as Outlook Express or Eudora, you use a web browser such as Netscape or Internet Explorer. This means that you can retrieve your messages from any computer with a browser and an Internet connection.

An Internet browser email interface that allows you to check your email from almost any computer connected to the Internet.

CJ Website Hosting offer webmail - allowing you to read, reply and forward your emails online (just as you would in Outlook express!). Webmail requires you to log in securely to view your emails - which are popped from the server for you. Open

Web based email program provided free of charge to CSU students

A "Web-Based" email account that is accessed through a web browser. The interface is implemented as a website that provides access to the various functions like reading, sending or organizing messages. Emails are typically not downloaded to the user's computer but stored on the web-based email service provider's servers. Popular examples of web-based email services include Hotmail and Yahoo.

Software run by your ISP that lets you read, review and send email using only your web browser. An advantage of web mail is that you can access your email even if you aren't connected to your ISP's computers (let's say if you are out of town at a hotel or in a cybercafe)

Email controlled from a website such as Hotmail or Yahoo instead of with a dedicated mail program like Outlook Express or Eudora. Many ISPs allow you to access your email both with a mail program and via the Web, so that you can access your email while travelling.

Email accounts enabled by internet connection providers that need to be accessed online or downloaded from the host server.

Webmail is the Internet browser based e-mail system used by SPU. Access to Webmail occurs through the link at the top right of the SPU homepage. For instruction on how to access or request a Webmail account see our Help pages.

An email account where you access, read and write your emails through a regular website, such as Hotmail.com.

WebMail, unlike normal e-mail, can be accessed anywhere in the world through a web page using an Internet browser. This means you can send, view and organize e-mails on any computer with an Internet connection making WebMail an ideal choice for people who want to keep in touch while traveling.

Any of several Web-based email clients where clients have to go to a Web site to access or download email instead of using a desktop application. Some examples are Gmail, Yahoo! Mail and Hotmail.

Webmail is an Internet address associated with your hosting account, where you can go to send and retrieve your email, rather than downloading it to your local computer.

The use of email through a web browser.

Also called Web-based Email, Webmail is an email account that is accessed through a Web browser. Popular consumer versions of this technology include HotMail and Yahoo Mail. Many corporations are also adopting Webmail as a way to allow employees to access their email accounts remotely.

Software which allows a user to read and send e-mail via a web interface, accessible using any web browser.

WebMail is a Web based interface to Unix system mailboxes. It allows a user to access and administer his IMAP/POP3 mailbox via the world wide web.

the ability to access your emails from anywhere online (not just through your own computer)

WebMail allows you to access your email account from any computer in the world. It is basically a web-based version of an email application that allows you to read, reply, forward and create email all via a web browser.

A system where a user can access e-mail through a web page using an Internet browser. Webmail can be easily sent, read, and organized from any computer with an Internet connection.

Email that is read as a Webpage via a browser (as opposed to POP mail, which is downloaded via a dedicated email client (software program) such as Outlook). See also: Help with Email

is a way of accessing your email online, as opposed to downloading it onto your computer into a programme such as Outlook Express. DidItMyself.net Webmail can be accessed straight from our homepage.

An online programme that allows you to login with your e-mail user name and password to view your latest e-mails before they are downloaded from the server. Useful when you are away from your base of operations.

Email account where you access, read and write your emails through a regular website, accessable from any PC – for example, webmail on the Supanet site.

A web based email program. Most web hosting companies do provide webmail access to their customers. Often it comes with addressbook, rich text editor, spelling checker, and all the features of any other email program offers. Very useful when you travel and do not have access to your computer to check your email with a program like Outlook Express, Eudora, etc.

Using a webmail (web based email client) you can read/reply/compose/delete your email from any web-browser worldwide.

Email that is accessible via a standard web browser.

A method used to access e-mail messages through a web browser using HTTP.