People who use BigPond email must know the procedure for changing the password frequently as a measure of their security. For those relying exclusively on BigPond’s intranet access, changing the BigPond password is a rather straightforward thing to do through your Telstra profile. This guide will walk you through the steps in simple terms.
Step 1: Telstra Account Login
First and foremost, you will have to log in to your Telstra account. Open the website of Telstra and you will find an option for ‘Sign in’ on the right-hand corner of the page. To access your Telstra account enter your Telstra ID along with your password. The Telstra ID and typically that of the BigPond account is your email address.
Step 2: Go to the Account Management Section
After successfully logging in, to the account manager section, go to the section that says “account settings” and go there. This option is available in the drop-down list located under your profile name or as a circular picture with a cog wheel/wrench design. Click on it to proceed to the next step.
Step 3: Go to Change Password
In the account settings menu, locate and click the section or link named ‘Change password’ or ‘Password & security’. By clicking here, you will be taken to the section that allows you to change your password. This section is used to change possession of your account which can be further secured through password changes.
Step 4: Update Your Password
Verification of your identity necessitates an initial entry of the current password on your part. After entering your current password, you will be requested to type in your new password. When resetting a password, it must not be weak; rather it should be tough to guess. Include letters, numbers, and symbols together. You should consider that the password has at least 12 characters in order to enhance security.
Step 5: Save Changes
Upon typing in your new password you will be required to retype the password for confirmation and until you type the correct password again the changes made will not be saved. Always ensure that both entries correspond. After this, please press ‘Save’ or ‘Update’ after making the modifications. In the same manner, do also verify all details again before saving.
Step 6: Confirmation
The last step here is that there is typically a confirmation email sent to your BigPond address after your password has been changed. You should look for this email to confirm that you have successfully updated your password. If no email was received or if you are having any problems, that’s where you call Telstra.
Conclusion
It is a very simple procedure to Change Your BigPond Password with your Telstra profile. This adds an extra layer of security to your account. As a final thought, it is important to note that passwords should be unique and be changed often to mitigate the chances of losing sensitive information. If you have any issues during that process, Telstra has its customers’ backs and support comes in handy. Make sure you change your password frequently and do not share your login details with anyone.