The Complete Guide to Webmail

Webmail is Hover's browser-based email client, giving you a single place to manage your inbox, contacts, calendar, files, and RSS feeds without installing any software. This guide walks through the main parts of the Webmail interface and shows you how to get around. Use it as a reference whenever you're not sure where to find a specific tool.

What Webmail Includes

Webmail is made up of six components: Mail, Contacts, Files, Calendar, RSS, and Settings. Each component has its own work area, and the sidebar ties everything together, giving you access to every part of your account.

Note: The Files, Calendar, and RSS components are available to Big Mailbox customers only.

Before you begin

• A supported browser: use a current version of a major browser (see Browser Compatibility below) for the best experience.
• Your Hover webmail sign-in details: your full email address and password, not your hover.com account username.

Browser Compatibility

Webmail works best on a current, up-to-date version of a major browser such as Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge.

Note: You may be able to view the Webmail interface in other, unsupported browsers, but some features may not work as expected.

Navigating with the Sidebar

The sidebar gives you:

• Access to all six Webmail components, so you can switch between Mail, Contacts, Files, Calendar, RSS, and Settings.
• A quick way to compose a new message, without leaving your current view.
• Access to Help, if you need more information.
• A Logout button, so you can end your session securely.

Working in the Wide-Screen Layout

Each Webmail component splits its work area into two or three panes, designed to make good use of a wide screen. As you shrink your browser window, these panes automatically hide, but you can still reach them using the toggle at the top of the visible pane.

Managing RSS Feeds

The RSS section lets you follow your favorite blogs and websites in one place, instead of visiting each site individually. When you select a feed, you see a description of its recent items, listed from newest to oldest, along with a link to read the full article on the original site.

Adding a Feed

1. In the RSS section, click Actions in the top right corner.
2. Click Subscribe to the feed.
3. Enter the address of the feed in the Feed or site URL field.
4. Optionally, choose a category from the Place in Category drop-down list.
5. Click Subscribe.

Accessing a Feed

1. In the feed list, click the name of the feed you want to view. Its articles appear in the central area, with the most recent article at the top.
2. To read an article in full, click it to open the original site.

Deleting a Feed

1. Right-click the feed you want to delete and choose Edit feed.
2. Click Unsubscribe.
3. Alternatively, open the feed and choose Unsubscribe from the Actions menu.
4. In the confirmation pop-up, click Ok.

Creating a Feed Category

Categories group your feeds together, making it easier to find the one you want.

Note: A new category doesn't appear in the list pane until you've added at least one feed to it.

1. From the Actions drop-down list, choose Preferences.
2. On the Feeds tab, choose Add from the Categories drop-down list.
3. Enter a name in the Category title field and click Ok.
4. Optionally, move existing feeds into the new category by dragging them into the category folder, or by opening a feed's properties, choosing the category from the Place in Category drop-down list, and clicking Save.
5. Click Exit preferences to return to the feed list.

Reordering Feeds and Categories

By default, categories and the feeds inside them are listed alphabetically, but you can rearrange them.

1. From the Actions drop-down list, choose Preferences.
2. Click the Feeds tab.
3. Click a feed or category and drag it to its new position in the list.
4. Click Exit preferences to return to the feed list.

Next steps

• Set up your inbox: learn how to check, organize, and act on messages in Using the Webmail Mail Tab.
• Add your contacts: bring your address book into Webmail — see Managing Contacts in Webmail.
• Personalize your account: adjust display, filters, and other preferences in Using Webmail Settings at Hover.

Questions? Contact Hover Support.