How does it work?

An email to your Scoutmail address is automatically forwarded to a nominated account, making it easy to find people without knowing which account email address they are currently using.

You can also change where your Scoutmail emails are forwarded to via the control panel when you log in.

Do I have to have another email account, or can I just use Scoutmail?

You can either use your existing e-mail account elsewhere. However, if you don’t have one, we can supply one for a mere £10 per year. Click Here for more information.

Who can have an account?

ANY member of scouting can have a Scoutmail address. That’s everyone from any section including leaders. If you are under 16 you should have your parent’s permission.

Although the service was initially set up for West Lancashire Scouts. It has become popular and so is open to all UK Scouts. Sadly, we cannot accept applications from non-Scouts or Scouts from non-UK locations.

Can I change where my email address goes?

You can but it will cost £1 so don’t make a habit of it otherwise it will cost. Click Here to change.

Can I change my reply to address in Outlook (or any other email program) to be my Scoutmail address?

Yes, this will mean when people hit reply they will go to your Scoutmail address. Even some web based email tools (e.g. GMail) will allow you to do this as well. Use the help in the program to aid you, search for Reply To Address.

Can I use Scoutmail for none scouting stuff?

Yes, but it must be legal. Remember, to people outside scouting, they may see you as an Ambassador of Scouting! So keep within the spirit of scouting.