NOTE: You MUST already have an Internet connection from home before you can access FirstClass 9 using these steps.

To Download the Windows Client click here

To Download the Macintosh Client click here


*** Make sure you remember WHERE you save the file to. A good place is usually the desktop.

Once the download is complete, find the installer file where you saved it. For Macintosh users, it would be called "FC9106US.DMG". For Windows users, it would be called "FC9106US.EXE"

1.  Double click on the file and follow the instructions on the screen. Accept the default settings that are offered.

2.  On the desktop of the computer will be an icon that says "FirstClass". Double click on it.

3.  You should see a login screen similar to the one below.

In the bottom left corner of the window, you will see a line that starts with “Server:”

4.  If the line reads “Server: mail.montcrest.on.ca”, then you can go ahead and login using your UserID and password.

VERY IMPORTANT!!! The line MUST include MAIL.MONTCREST.ON.CA exactly!! If it just says “montcrest.on.ca” (without the “mail.” part), you need to continue to step 5

5.  If the line reads “Server:” and nothing else, then click ONCE on the triangle button to the left of “Advanced”

6.  Click once on the SETUP button on the right side of the window.

7.  You will have the SERVICE SETUP window appear for you. In the section that says "Fill in if service is accessible via network" enter the following: mail.montcrest.on.ca

8.  Click on the SAVE button

9.  You should now be back at the login screen. Type in your user name and password just as you would at school and press RETURN or ENTER.

You should be logged in. Please be aware that this connection will not as fast as what you would have from Montcrest so expect some slowness.

The next time you wish to access your Montcrest email, all you have to do is login to the Internet via your Internet Service Provider and then double click on the FirstClass icon on your desktop and fill in the login info.

Good Luck.