Student Email
BullyMail Features:
- 7.5 GB of mail storage
- the familiar Gmail interface
- netid@msstate.edu email address
- The BullyMail icon: After logging in to myState, click the BullyMail icon. By accessing this link, you have availability to all the features in the BullyMail environment.
If you have questions or concerns that are not addressed here, contact the Help Desk.
What is BullyMail?
BullyMail is the MSU student email environment, powered by Google. This includes 7.5 GB of mail storage, the familar Gmail interface (Email, Contacts, Address Book, Calendar, and Docs), and maintains NetID@msstate.edu email address.
Who has a BullyMail account?
All students have a BullyMail account. This does not include faculty and staff taking a course.
What if I am a faculty or staff member as well as a student?
Faculty and staff are NOT elgible for a BullyMail account.
What if I already have a Gmail address or an account with Google?
Your BullyMail account is separate from other accounts you may have with Google.
How do I access BullyMail?
BullyMail access is available through the BullyMail icon in the myState email channel or in MSU's webmail by selecting BullyMail in the dropdown Server menu.
What if I use a mail program on my computer?
| If the email client asks for... | ...then enter the following: |
| Your username, user id, or login | netid@msstate.edu |
| Your password | Use NetPassword |
| Your email address | Your netid@msstate.edu email address |
| Your incoming mail server - requires SSL | imap.gmail.com |
| Your port number (incoming mail) | Use SSL: Yes Port 993 |
| Your outgoing SMTP server - requires TLS | smtp.gmail.com Port 465 |
| Your security settings: Secure Socket Layers (SSL) | Use Secure Socket Layers (SSL) |
| If the email client asks for... | ...then enter the following: |
| Your username, user id, or login | netid@msstate.edu |
| Your password | Use NetPassword |
| Your email address | Your netid@msstate.edu email address |
| Your incoming mail server - requires SSL | pop.gmail.com |
| Your port number (incoming mail) | Use SSL: Yes Port 995 |
| Your outgoing SMTP server - requires TLS | smtp.gmail.com Port 465 |
| Your security settings: Secure Socket Layers (SSL) | Use Secure Socket Layers (SSL) |
Can I get mail from my phone?
Yes, if your phone works with Google’s mobile application, it will work with your student Google Apps account.
(http://www.google.com/mobile/mail/)
What if I already have email coming to my phone?
| If the email client asks for... | ...then enter the following: |
| Your username, user id, or login | netid@msstate.edu |
| Your password | Use NetPassword |
| Your email address | Your netid@msstate.edu email address |
| Your incoming mail server - requires SSL | imap.gmail.com |
| Your port number (incoming mail) | Use SSL: Yes Port 993 |
| Your outgoing SMTP server - requires TLS | smtp.gmail.com Port 465 |
| Your security settings: Secure Socket Layers (SSL) | Use Secure Socket Layers (SSL) |
| If the email client asks for... | ...then enter the following: |
| Your username, user id, or login | netid@msstate.edu |
| Your password | Use NetPassword |
| Your email address | Your netid@msstate.edu email address |
| Your incoming mail server - requires SSL | pop.gmail.com |
| Your port number (incoming mail) | Use SSL: Yes Port 995 |
| Your outgoing SMTP server - requires TLS | smtp.gmail.com Port 465 |
| Your security settings: Secure Socket Layers (SSL) | Use Secure Socket Layers (SSL) |
What does BullyMail look like?
The MSU student email interface is basically the same as Gmail. The MSU student email logo appears instead of Gmail, and there is no advertising as long as you are a student.
How much space do I have for my email?
You have 7.5 GB of space in your BullyMail account.
What is my BullyMail address?
Your MSU email address will continue to be NetID@msstate.edu.
What about my address book?
Your address book, contacts, and folders are included when your account is converted to BullyMail.
What about email forwarding?
BullyMail allows you the option of forwarding your email to another account such as Hotmail or Gmail. More information is available here.
What about SPAM and other mail filtering I have set up?
MSU will continue to use the current SPAM blocking as well as BullyMail mail filtering system powered by Google.
What if I need help or have other questions?
Contact the Help Desk at 662.325.0631, 888.398.6394, or helpdesk@msstate.edu.
