Add imap account to windows 10 mail

Here's a step-by-step guide to add an IMAP account to Windows 10 Mail:

Prerequisites:

1. Make sure you have a valid IMAP account with your email provider (e.g., Gmail, Outlook, Yahoo, etc.).
2. Ensure that your email provider allows IMAP access. Some providers may only support POP3 or require additional settings.
3. Windows 10 Mail app is installed and updated to the latest version.

Adding an IMAP account to Windows 10 Mail:

1. Open the Windows 10 Mail app.
2. Click on the "Settings" icon (represented by a gear) in the top right corner of the window.
3. Click on "Manage accounts" from the dropdown menu.
4. Click on "Add account" and select "Other account" from the list of options.
5. Select "IMAP" as the account type.
6. Enter your email address and password in the respective fields.
7. Click on "Next" to proceed.
8. Enter the IMAP server settings provided by your email provider. Typically, these settings are:
   • Server: imap.[your_email_provider].com (e.g., imap.gmail.com)
   • Port: 993 (or 143 for non-SSL connections)
   • Username: Your full email address (e.g., [your_email_address]@your_email_provider.com)
   • Password: Your email account password
9. Click on "Next" to continue.
10. You may be prompted to enter additional settings, such as the SMTP server settings for sending emails. If so, enter the following:
    • Server: smtp.[your_email_provider].com (e.g., smtp.gmail.com)
    • Port: 587 (or 25 for non-SSL connections)
    • Username: Your full email address (e.g., [your_email_address]@your_email_provider.com)
    • Password: Your email account password
11. Click on "Next" to finish setting up the account.
12. Windows 10 Mail will attempt to connect to your IMAP account. If successful, you'll see a confirmation message.

Troubleshooting tips:

• If you encounter issues connecting to your IMAP account, check your email provider's documentation for specific IMAP settings or contact their support team for assistance.
• Ensure that your email provider allows IMAP access and that you're using the correct server settings.
• If you're using a third-party email client or app, try disabling it temporarily to see if it's interfering with the Windows 10 Mail app.

That's it! Your IMAP account should now be set up and ready to use in Windows 10 Mail.