Add email account to outlook

Here's a step-by-step guide on how to add an email account to Outlook:

Method 1: Add an email account to Outlook using the Outlook app

1. Open the Outlook app on your device (Windows, macOS, iOS, or Android).
2. Tap or click on the "File" menu (or the three horizontal lines on the top left corner of the screen).
3. Select "Add Account" from the dropdown menu.
4. Choose the type of account you want to add (e.g., Exchange, POP, IMAP, or Outlook.com).
5. Enter your email address and password.
6. Click "Next" to continue.
7. If prompted, enter the server settings (e.g., incoming and outgoing mail servers, port numbers, and security settings).
8. Click "Connect" to complete the setup process.

Method 2: Add an email account to Outlook using the Outlook web app

1. Open a web browser and navigate to outlook.com.
2. Sign in to your Outlook account using your email address and password.
3. Click on the "Settings" icon (represented by a gear icon) in the top right corner of the screen.
4. Select "View all Outlook settings" from the dropdown menu.
5. Click on "Accounts" from the left-hand menu.
6. Click on "Add account" and select the type of account you want to add (e.g., Exchange, POP, IMAP, or Outlook.com).
7. Enter your email address and password.
8. Click "Next" to continue.
9. If prompted, enter the server settings (e.g., incoming and outgoing mail servers, port numbers, and security settings).
10. Click "Save" to complete the setup process.

Common email account settings

Here are some common email account settings you may need to enter:

• Incoming mail server: The server that receives incoming emails. For example, imap.gmail.com or pop.gmail.com.
• Outgoing mail server: The server that sends outgoing emails. For example, smtp.gmail.com or smtp.outlook.com.
• Port numbers: The port numbers used for incoming and outgoing emails. For example, 993 for IMAP or 587 for SMTP.
• Security settings: The security settings used to encrypt and authenticate your email connection. For example, SSL or TLS.

Troubleshooting tips

If you encounter issues while adding an email account to Outlook, try the following:

• Check your email address and password to ensure they are correct.
• Verify the server settings and port numbers are correct.
• Ensure that your email account is not already set up in Outlook.
• Try restarting Outlook or your device.
• Contact your email provider's support team for assistance.