MySUN webmail is the free students’ email for Stellebosch University. Here is a free guide to help you navigate this email properly.
This free webmail allows both students and staff to access unique institutional email accounts that connect them to the university. This email is one of the items you can find on the My SUN Menu.
There are so many things you must know as a student or staff when using MySUN webmail or the University of Stellenbosch webmail as most people call it. Some of the things include access to premium features and tools.
Since the email is a Premium Microsoft email account you should expect free access to some Microsoft Premium products via the webmail.
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Features of the University of Stellenbosch Webmail
There are so many features of MySUN webmail or the University of Stellenbosch webmail as most people call it that you must take advantage of. It is very important to know some of the features so you can use the email account effectively.
- One of the major features is the fact that the account is a Premium Microsoft email account. It means you can access products including Premium Office 365 features.
- You can also get access to Microsoft OneDrive which is a cloud storage disk for your account.
- Microsoft premium institutional email accounts come with larger email inbox storage. This means you don’t have to delete your important messages just to free space.
- The MySUN Webmail or University of Stellenbosch webmail also gives you access to an instant messenger that allows you to communicate with your colleagues.
Is the same email account that you will use to access all other Stellenbosch Portals including the MySUN Students portal.
Do you know the SUNLearn platform helps you to learn from the comfort of your home? I have written a full article about the SUNLearn which you can read to learn more about this platform.
MySUN Webmail Login
Stellenbosch University has both locally and cloud-hosted email accounts. It is up to you to know if your email account is in the cloud or hosted locally. Follow the simple procedure below to log into your account.
You can log into the email account by going to this link. You should see a page similar to the image below.

- Click on the Web E-mail icon as indicated in the image above to open the MySUN webmail login page.
- It is an Office 365 account so if you are redirected to a Microsoft login page, it is normal. Simply enter your email address and password and click the “Sign In” button.
- That is it. You should successfully log into the email account.
FAQs
Here, I will answer a few questions that people frequently ask about this topic. If you have any questions that have not been answered here, simply leave them in the comment section and I will reply as early as possible.
How do I access my SUN email?
The best way to access MySUN webmail is to simply visit sun.ac.za in your web browser. This will open the Office 365 login page. Enter your SUN email address and password to log in.
How do I find my SUN email?
The Stellenbosch University email address is given to each student after your SUN application has been approved. In most cases, you will receive login access through your application email or admission letter. You must also note that the MySUN webmail might be inaccessible after you have completed your course.
Conclusion
Knowing how to log into your SUN webmail is very important since the University will be communicating everything through this medium. You should also note that the email relies on the Microsoft Office 365 platform. So if you should see a Microsoft Office login page when trying to log in, it is completely normal.
If you face any challenges accessing your email account, you can always call for help at +27 21 808 9111.
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