Rhodes University Email Address

Rhodes University Email Address

Rhodes University Email Address and Contact information

For all Desktop Support, Data Requests and Applications support, contact:

• T:  046 603 8288
• E:  Support@ru.ac.za

Physical Address:

Information and Technology Services
Struben Building
Artillery Road
Makhanda
6139

Postal Address:

Information and Technology Services
PO Box 94
Makhanda
6140

How to Get Your Rhodes University Email Address

Rhodes University students can integrate their university email accounts with Gmail for ease of access and management. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to set it up:

Step 1: Accessing Gmail Settings

1. Go to the Google Webmail login page.
2. Log in with your Gmail credentials.
3. Click on the ‘Settings’ gear icon in the top right corner.
4. Open the ‘Settings’ page.

Step 2: Adding Rhodes University Email

1. Navigate to the “Accounts and Import” tab on the settings page.
2. In the “Send mail as:” section, click on “Send mail from another address”.

Step 3: Entering Email Details

1. A pop-up window will appear.
2. Enter your name and Rhodes University email address (e.g., g09X0000@campus.ru.ac.za).
3. Ensure “Treat as an alias” is checked.
4. Click on “Next Step”.

Step 4: SMTP Server Settings

1. Choose the option “Send through campus.ru.ac.za SMTP server”.
2. Enter “mail.ru.ac.za” in the SMTP server field.
3. Ensure port 587 is selected.
4. Enter your Rhodes University username and password.
5. Select the “Secured connection using TLS” option.
6. Click on “Add Account”.

Step 5: Email Verification

1. Google may send a verification email to your Rhodes University email.
2. Enter the verification number provided in the email into the Gmail setup box to complete the process.

Using Your Rhodes Email in Gmail

• Once set up, when composing an email in Gmail, you can choose to send from either your Gmail or Rhodes University email address using the dropdown box in the ‘From’ field.

Support and Contact If you encounter any difficulties or have questions regarding educational matters, feel free to drop a comment below or contact Rhodes University for more in-depth inquiries:

• Postal Address: PO Box 94, Makhanda, 6140, Eastern Cape, South Africa
• Phone: +27 46 603 8111

This setup enables seamless management of your academic and personal emails from a single platform, simplifying your communication needs.