How to Communicate on The Internet Using Email

What is an Email?

E-mail is an internet service that allows users to exchange messages and files over the internet. E-mail stands for Electronic mail. E-mail, like the normal mailing system allows users to send and receive letter in an electronic form. Click here to read more about the types of email services available (POP3 and IMAP).

IMPORTANCE OF E-MAIL

1. E-mail provides a faster means for sending and receiving information.
2. E-mail provides a much cheaper way to exchange information.
3. Job application can be sent through e-mail.
4. E-mail provides a means for storage of conversation made.
5. E-mail can be accessed from any part of the world as long as there is an internet connection.

HOW TO CREATE AN E-MAIL ACCOUNT

To create an e-mail account, you first need to be connected to the internet. The steps below can be used to create an e-mail account.

1. Launch a web browser
2. Type the address of an e-mail service provider into the address bar
3. Click on create account or sigh up
4. Fill the form with right information
5. Submit the forms and follow the instructions to complete your account creation.

Examples of e-mail service provider include;

• G-mail
• Yahoo
• Hotmail
• Rocket mail

HOW TO LOG INTO YOUR E-MAIL ACCOUNT

1. Launch a web browser
2. Type the address of your e-mail service provider into the address bar.
3. Click on sign in
4. Type your e-mail address into the address box
5. Type your password into the password field
6. Click on sign in

HOW TO LOG OUT YOUR E-MAIL ACCOUNT

Logging out is also known as Signing out. This means locking your e-mail account to prevent unauthorized persons from accessing your e-mail account.

To log out from your e-mail account locate the sign out or log out tab and click on it. The location of the button depends on the email service provider, or the device used.

HOW TO COMPOSE AND SEND AN E-MAIL MESSAGE

HOW TO COMPOSE AND SEND AN E-MAIL MESSAGE

To compose a message means to create a message. Before an email communication can be possible, both sender and the recipient must have e-mail accounts. You can attach files to your e-mail message. An attachment refers to any file added to an e-mail message. An e-mail attachment can be in the form of a text document, audio file, video file, picture, and PDF file.

HOW TO COMPOSE AND SEND E-MAIL

1. Launch a web browser or an email messaging app.
2. Log into your e-mail account
3. Click on the compose tab
4. Type the recipient address in the “To field”
5. Write the heading of your message in the “subject box”
6. Type the body of your message in the “Message box”
7. Click on send

HOW TO ACCESS OR READ A RECEIVED E-MAIL MESSAGE

1. Open a web browser
2. Type the web address of your e-mail service provider
3. Sign in by entering your e-mail address and password
4. Click on inbox
5. Double click on the title of message you want to read

Some Common Terminologies Associated With Internet Communication

Lurking: is the act of participating in a conversation without responding to messages.

Flames: refers to messages written in anger with intention of hurting the recipient.

Spam: refers to unwanted messages posted or sent to a list of internet users.

Firefighters: refers to users of the internet who try to put an end to flames to restore peace.

Read about how to access information online.