Add email account to outlook 365

Here's a step-by-step guide on how to add an email account to Outlook 365:

Method 1: Add an email account using the Outlook 365 web app

  1. Log in to your Outlook 365 account using your email address and password.
  2. Click on the gear icon () in the top right corner of the page.
  3. Select "View all Outlook settings" from the dropdown menu.
  4. Click on "Mail" from the left-hand menu.
  5. Click on "Accounts" from the top menu.
  6. Click on "Add account" and select "Manual setup or additional server types".
  7. Select "POP or IMAP" as the account type.
  8. Enter the following information:
    • Your name: Enter your name as you want it to appear in the "From" field of your emails.
    • Email address: Enter the email address you want to add to Outlook 365.
    • Account type: Select "POP" or "IMAP" depending on your email provider's settings.
    • Incoming mail server: Enter the incoming mail server provided by your email provider.
    • Outgoing mail server: Enter the outgoing mail server provided by your email provider.
    • User name: Enter your email address or the username provided by your email provider.
    • Password: Enter your email password.
  9. Click "Next" and then "Finish" to complete the setup process.

Method 2: Add an email account using the Outlook 365 desktop app

  1. Open the Outlook 365 desktop app on your computer.
  2. Click on "File" in the top left corner of the window.
  3. Select "Add Account" from the dropdown menu.
  4. Select "Manual setup or additional server types" and click "Next".
  5. Select "POP or IMAP" as the account type.
  6. Enter the following information:
    • Your name: Enter your name as you want it to appear in the "From" field of your emails.
    • Email address: Enter the email address you want to add to Outlook 365.
    • Account type: Select "POP" or "IMAP" depending on your email provider's settings.
    • Incoming mail server: Enter the incoming mail server provided by your email provider.
    • Outgoing mail server: Enter the outgoing mail server provided by your email provider.
    • User name: Enter your email address or the username provided by your email provider.
    • Password: Enter your email password.
  7. Click "Next" and then "Finish" to complete the setup process.

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