Add hotmail to mac mail

To add Hotmail to Mac Mail, you'll need to set up an IMAP account. Here's a step-by-step guide:

Prerequisites:

1. Make sure you have a Hotmail account (now known as Outlook.com).
2. Ensure that your Hotmail account is set up to allow IMAP access. You can do this by following these steps:
   • Log in to your Hotmail account.
   • Click on the gear icon in the top right corner and select "View all Outlook settings."
   • Scroll down to the "Accounts" section and click on "Connected accounts."
   • Under "IMAP access," toggle the switch to "On."
3. Make sure your Mac is connected to the internet.

Adding Hotmail to Mac Mail:

1. Open Mac Mail on your Mac.
2. Click on "Mail" in the top menu bar and select "Preferences."
3. Click on the "Accounts" tab.
4. Click the "+" button at the bottom left corner of the window to create a new account.
5. Select "Other Mail Account" and click "Continue."
6. Enter your Hotmail email address and password in the required fields.
7. Select "IMAP" as the account type.
8. Enter the following IMAP settings:
   • Host Name: imap-mail.outlook.com
   • Port: 993
   • Username: Your Hotmail email address
   • Password: Your Hotmail password
9. Click "Continue" to save the changes.
10. Mac Mail will attempt to connect to your Hotmail account using IMAP. If everything is set up correctly, you should see your Hotmail inbox, sent items, and other folders listed in Mac Mail.

Tips and Troubleshooting:

• If you encounter issues setting up your Hotmail account in Mac Mail, try restarting your Mac or checking the Hotmail account settings to ensure IMAP access is enabled.
• If you're using two-factor authentication (2FA) with your Hotmail account, you may need to generate an app password and use that instead of your regular password.
• If you're having trouble connecting to your Hotmail account, try checking the Mac Mail logs for errors or searching online for solutions specific to your issue.

By following these steps, you should be able to add your Hotmail account to Mac Mail and access your emails using the IMAP protocol.