Although this guide is set up for use with Mozilla Thunderbird, it should work the same with all mail clients for both PC and Mac.

The advantage of IMAP over POP is that you can check your emails (and keep them synchronised) across a number of devices, and also check them from  CamCrew’s WebMail.

	If you have not already got an email client for your computer, you can Pick up a copy of the free Thunderbird client from here. If you are using a mac then you can set up Mail with the same settings.
	On first run after installing Thunderbird it will run a set-up wizard so you can set up your e-mail account. The type of account you want to set up is an email account. For this example the email address is demo@camcrew.co.uk with the password test. because the IMAP username can not contain the @ symbol the IMAP username will be demo+camcrew.co.uk
	On this screen you should enter your real name and your email address.
	The incoming server type is IMAP, and both server names are camcrew.co.uk (camcrewhosting.co.uk will also work).
	this is where you enter your email username; It should be the same as your main email address with the @ replaced with a + Please refer to the document sent to you when your email account was set up.
	The account name is where you can enter a name for your email account. you may enter anything you like here; it allows you to know one account from another.
	this is just a quick page yo review the settings you entered are correct.
	On first send and receive you will be asked for your email password. I also recommend clicking the ‘use password manager to remember this password’ box.
	This is a screen shot of your email account set up and working. For a further guide on using Thunderbird you can have a read of their guide here.

Please note: The server does support SSL however this is not currently fully supported by us.

The Address for webmail is mail.CamCrewHosting.co.uk. The software we use as webmail is called RoundCube who have a more in depth user manual here. however as a Quick start guide you can follow these instructions.

For this example the email address we are using is demo@camcrew.co.uk, with the password demo. the username for webmail is different from the one you will use for your email if you use IMAP.

Once you have logged in you should see this screen.

I have been asked how to use CamCrew hosting to run an Online Store. We now provide everything you need to run an on-line retail environment; at no extra cost to you.

Here is the guide showing how you can easily create an online store with CamCrew Hosting in less than 30 minutes. All Plugins are already installed ready for you to activate, so you will be able to create your online store in less than 30 minutes.

1. If you haven’t already Sign-Up for your FREE CamCrew Hosting account
2. Log into your CamCrew Hosting account.
3. Activate the WP E-Commerce plug-in on your account. This is the backbone of your online store. It’s really slick and really robust. The WP E-Commerce plug-in allows you to easily create product pages, an online order form, and a cool shopping cart.
4. Setup WP E-Commerce. Click on “Shop Options” in the WP E-Commerce Plug-in and fill out the necessary info. You’ll have to enter which country you’re selling in, which currency you’ll be using on your site, and other such information.
5. Open PayPal account. If you don’t have a PayPal account, open one up now. You’ll need it to take care of on-line transactions.
6. Set Gateway Options to PayPal. Under “Gateway options” in the WP E-Commerce Plugin, select PayPal. You’ll need to enter in your account info.
7. Activate the Share This plugin. This plugin allows customers to refer your product to your friends. Viral marketing at it’s finest.
8. Create static front page. Instead of using posts, you’ll be using pages in your on-line store. Create a static front page for your store by going to your Admin Area >> Options >> Reading Options and select “static page.” Select which page you’ll use for your static page.
9. Activate Contact Form 7 and create a Contact page. This is essential. Make it easy for your customers to reach you.

There you go. You now have an online store. Now get out there and market it.