Web Hosting vs Email Hosting
Web Hosting vs Email Hosting: Understanding the Differences When it comes to online services, web hosting and email hosting are two essential options that businesses and individuals use to manage their digital presence. While both services involve hosting, they serve different purposes. At 123media, we offer both web hosting and email hosting solutions, and it’s […]
WordPress or SiteJet Builder
WordPress vs SiteJet Builder: Which is Right for You? When it comes to building a website, choosing the right platform is essential for your project’s success. WordPress and SiteJet are two popular website builders, but they have different features, strengths, and use cases. This article will compare WordPress and SiteJet to help you decide which […]
IMAP vs POP3
IMAP vs POP3: Understanding the Difference When setting up your email account, you may encounter two common protocols for accessing email: IMAP (Internet Message Access Protocol) and POP3 (Post Office Protocol 3). Understanding the key differences between these protocols can help you choose the one that best suits your needs. What is IMAP? IMAP is […]
Set up email in Apple Mail
Step 1: Open Apple Mail Launch the Apple Mail application on your Mac. If this is your first time setting up an email account, you’ll see a welcome screen. If not, go to Mail > Add Account from the top menu. Step 2: Choose Account Type Select Other Mail Account and click Continue. Enter the following details: Full Name: Your name as […]
Set up email in Thunderbird
Open Thunderbird: Launch the Thunderbird application on your computer. Account Setup: Go to the menu and select File > New > Existing Mail Account…. A new window will pop up asking for your name, email address, and password. Enter your name, email address, and password, then click Continue. Manual Configuration: Thunderbird will attempt to automatically configure your account. If it fails, […]
Set up email in the Mail app
This step-by-step tutorial will walk you through the process of configuring a new email account in Mail for Windows. Please replace “my-domain.co.za” with your own domain name. First, verify your password: To confirm your password, attempt to log in to Webmail. If you are unable to log in, it means you have entered an incorrect […]
Approve the transfer of a co.za domain name
When you decide to transfer your co.za domain name to 123media, we kickstart the transfer process by sending a transfer request for your domain. This transfer request is conveyed through an EPP command to the Registry (ZA Central Registry). Once the Registry receives the transfer request, they promptly dispatch a Domain Transfer Request email to […]
Setup email in Outlook 2016 or Microsoft 365
This step-by-step tutorial will walk you through the process of configuring a new email account in either Outlook 2016 or Outlook for Microsoft 365. Please replace “my-domain.co.za” with your own domain name. First, verify your password: To confirm your password, attempt to log in to Webmail. If you are unable to log in, it means […]
Domain Registration vs Hosting
When you decide to create a website, there are two essential components that you need to consider – the domain name and hosting. While they may seem similar, they are two distinct services that play different roles in getting your website online. Domain name registration is the process of acquiring a unique name that will […]
