Add hotmail to mac mail 2014

To add Hotmail to Mac Mail 2014, you'll need to set up an IMAP account. Here's a step-by-step guide:

Prerequisites:

• Make sure you have a Hotmail account and you're using Mac Mail 2014 (version 7.2 or later).
• Ensure that your Hotmail account is not set up as a POP account, as IMAP is required for this setup.

Step 1: Create an App Password

1. Go to the Microsoft account settings page and sign in with your Hotmail account.
2. Click on "Security" and then "App passwords".
3. Click on "Create a new app password".
4. Enter a name for the app password (e.g., "Mac Mail").
5. Click "Generate" to create the password.
6. Note down the app password, as you'll need it later.

Step 2: Set up IMAP Account in Mac Mail

1. Open Mac Mail and go to "Mail" > "Preferences" > "Accounts".
2. Click the "+" button at the bottom left corner to create a new account.
3. Select "Other Mail Account" and click "Continue".
4. Enter your Hotmail email address and password (not the app password yet).
5. Click "Continue" and then select "IMAP" as the account type.
6. Enter the following IMAP settings:
   • Host Name: imap-mail.outlook.com
   • Port: 993
   • Username: your Hotmail email address
   • Password: the app password you created earlier
7. Click "Continue" and then "Create" to save the account.

Step 3: Configure IMAP Settings

1. Go back to the "Accounts" preferences page.
2. Select the Hotmail account you just created.
3. Click the "Advanced" tab.
4. Under "Incoming Settings", select "Use SSL" and set the port to 993.
5. Under "Outgoing Settings", select "Use SSL" and set the port to 587.
6. Click "OK" to save the changes.

Step 4: Verify the Account

1. Go back to the "Mail" menu and select "Get All Mail" to fetch your Hotmail emails.
2. If everything is set up correctly, you should see your Hotmail emails in Mac Mail.

That's it! You should now be able to access your Hotmail account using Mac Mail 2014.