Webmail vs. local email client

You can access your AT&T email account using Webmail and an Internet browser (like Microsoft^® Internet Explorer^® or Mozilla^® Firefox^®) or through specialized client-based email programs (like Microsoft Outlook^® or Outlook Express). Email programs are great for advanced users who need to manage large quantities of mail, but for most other customers, we recommend using Webmail.

Webmail vs. client-based email program

	AT&T Webmail	Client-based email programs
Access	Anywhere, anytime using any device connected to the Internet.	Only from the device where your email program is installed.
Configuration	None. Just go to www.att.net and click the Mail icon.	Requires knowledge of server names, ports, and more. Must set up on all devices you want to use to access email.
Reliability	Messages are safely stored online so they're there when you need them.	Risk of losing messages due to hard drive crashes.
Storage	Unlimited. All your email is stored online.	Email is stored on your computer using hard drive space.
Spam	Convenient access to your Spam folder to check messages.	Messages in your Spam folder aren't downloaded. You need to access them separately.