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Cleaned Up WorkMail Quick Setup Guide

Looking for a powerful email solution for your business? Consider Amazon WorkMail!

This guide will walk you through setting up a free trial of Amazon WorkMail in just a few minutes.

What You’ll Need:

• An Amazon account

Steps:

1. Log in to your Amazon account and search for “AWS” (Amazon Web Services).

2. Create an AWS account.

3. Complete the AWS activation:

   • Enter your contact information.
   • Add payment details (consider using a reminder to cancel the trial if needed).
   • Verify your identity.
   • Choose a support plan (default: basic).
   • Confirm your setup.

4. Sign in to your newly activated “AWS Console”.

5. Locate WorkMail using the search bar. Click through, select your region, and choose Quick Setup.

6. Click Get Started followed by Quick Setup.

7. Enter a name for your WorkMail organization (company name or even a test name works!).

8. Once your organization is active, click on its name.

9. Create one or two user accounts for testing. Note the email addresses you create.

   • Also, under Org Settings, find your WorkMail webmail URL. Open the URL and log in with a test user.

   Login Tip: Only enter the username before the “@” symbol during login.

10. Send test emails to your new address and sign up for newsletters to populate your inbox. Consider inviting a colleague to test things further.

Next Steps:

• Once comfortable with WorkMail, explore options for using your own domain name and migrating existing emails.
• Sign up for a free trial of SaneBox to further enhance your email experience. Contact SaneBox support for any questions.