Activesync mail server for outlook com

A blast from the past!

ActiveSync is a technology developed by Microsoft that allows mobile devices to synchronize with a mail server, enabling features like push email, calendar, and contact synchronization. While it's not as widely used today as it was in the early 2000s, some mail servers still support ActiveSync.

To set up ActiveSync on Outlook.com, you'll need to follow these steps:

Prerequisites:

  1. You need to have an Outlook.com account (formerly Hotmail).
  2. Your account must be set up to use POP3 or IMAP (not Exchange).

Step-by-Step Instructions:

  1. Log in to your Outlook.com account.
  2. Click on the gear icon () in the top right corner and select "View all Outlook settings."
  3. Scroll down to the "Accounts" section and click on "Connected accounts."
  4. Click on "Add a connected account" and select "Other email accounts."
  5. Choose "Manual setup or additional server types" and select "Microsoft Exchange, POP, IMAP, or HTTP."
  6. Fill in the required information:
    • Account type: IMAP
    • Incoming mail server: imap-mail.outlook.com
    • Outgoing mail server: smtp-mail.outlook.com
    • User name: Your Outlook.com email address
    • Password: Your Outlook.com password
  7. Click "Next" and then "Finish" to complete the setup.

ActiveSync Settings:

To enable ActiveSync on your Outlook.com account, you'll need to add the following settings:

  1. Go back to the "Accounts" section and click on "Connected accounts."
  2. Click on the three dots next to your Outlook.com account and select "Edit."
  3. Scroll down to the "Advanced" section and click on "Edit."
  4. Under "Server settings," select "Use the following settings" and enter the following:
    • Server type: ActiveSync
    • Server address: m.outlook.com
    • Port: 443
    • Use SSL/TLS: Yes
  5. Click "Save" to save the changes.

Troubleshooting:

If you encounter issues setting up ActiveSync on Outlook.com, try the following:

  1. Check your account settings to ensure they're correct.
  2. Verify that your Outlook.com account is set up to use POP3 or IMAP.
  3. Ensure that your device's ActiveSync settings are configured correctly.
  4. Try restarting your device or Outlook.com account.

Keep in mind that while ActiveSync is still supported on Outlook.com, it's not as widely used as other synchronization technologies like Exchange or Microsoft 365. If you're experiencing issues, you may want to consider alternative solutions.