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
- Log in to your Outlook 365 account using your email address and password.
- Click on the gear icon () in the top right corner of the page.
- Select "View all Outlook settings" from the dropdown menu.
- Click on "Mail" from the left-hand menu.
- Click on "Accounts" from the top menu.
- Click on "Add account" and select "Manual setup or additional server types".
- Select "POP or IMAP" as the account type.
- 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.
- Click "Next" and then "Finish" to complete the setup process.
Method 2: Add an email account using the Outlook 365 desktop app
- Open the Outlook 365 desktop app on your computer.
- Click on "File" in the top left corner of the window.
- Select "Add Account" from the dropdown menu.
- Select "Manual setup or additional server types" and click "Next".
- Select "POP or IMAP" as the account type.
- 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.
- Click "Next" and then "Finish" to complete the setup process.
Troubleshooting tips
- Make sure you enter the correct email address, username, and password.
- Check with your email provider to ensure that the incoming and outgoing mail servers are correct.
- If you're having trouble connecting to your email account, try restarting the Outlook 365 app or checking for updates.