Account already exists windows 10 mail

The frustrating "Account already exists" error in Windows 10 Mail!

Don't worry, I'm here to help you troubleshoot and resolve the issue. Here are some steps to try:

  1. Check for duplicate accounts: Sometimes, Windows 10 Mail can create duplicate accounts. To check for duplicates:
    • Open Windows 10 Mail.
    • Click on the "Settings" icon (represented by three horizontal lines) in the top left corner.
    • Click on "Manage accounts" and then "Accounts".
    • Look for duplicate accounts with the same email address or username. If you find one, try to remove it.
  2. Remove and re-add the account: Try removing the account and then re-adding it:
    • Open Windows 10 Mail.
    • Click on the "Settings" icon (represented by three horizontal lines) in the top left corner.
    • Click on "Manage accounts" and then "Accounts".
    • Select the account that's causing the error and click "Remove".
    • Wait for a few seconds and then click "Add account" to re-add the account.
  3. Check for account settings: Ensure that your account settings are correct:
    • Open Windows 10 Mail.
    • Click on the "Settings" icon (represented by three horizontal lines) in the top left corner.
    • Click on "Manage accounts" and then "Accounts".
    • Select the account that's causing the error and click "Edit".
    • Check that the email address, username, and password are correct.
  4. Reset Windows 10 Mail: If the above steps don't work, try resetting Windows 10 Mail:
    • Open Windows 10 Mail.
    • Click on the "Settings" icon (represented by three horizontal lines) in the top left corner.
    • Click on "Settings" and then "Reset".
    • Follow the prompts to reset Windows 10 Mail.
  5. Reinstall Windows 10 Mail: If all else fails, you can try reinstalling Windows 10 Mail:
    • Go to the "Apps & features" section in the Windows 10 Settings app.
    • Find "Mail" in the list of installed apps and click "Uninstall".
    • Wait for the uninstallation to complete, then restart your computer.
    • Go back to the "Apps & features" section and reinstall Windows 10 Mail.

If none of these steps resolve the issue, you may want to try contacting your email provider's support team for further assistance.