Add outlook account to mail mac

Here's a step-by-step guide to add an Outlook account to Mail on a Mac:

Method 1: Add Outlook account using Mail app

  1. Open the Mail app on your Mac.
  2. Click on "Mail" in the top menu bar and select "Preferences" (or use the keyboard shortcut Command + Comma).
  3. Click on the "Accounts" tab.
  4. Click on the "+" button at the bottom left corner of the window.
  5. Select "Exchange" from the dropdown menu.
  6. Enter your Outlook account credentials:
    • Email address: Your Outlook email address (e.g., [yourname]@outlook.com).
    • Password: Your Outlook account password.
    • Description: A name for your account (e.g., "Outlook").
  7. Click "Continue" to proceed.
  8. Mail will attempt to configure your account. If prompted, enter your Outlook account credentials again.
  9. Once configured, your Outlook account will be added to the Mail app.

Method 2: Add Outlook account using Outlook app

  1. Open the Outlook app on your Mac.
  2. Click on "File" in the top menu bar and select "Add Account" (or use the keyboard shortcut Command + Shift + A).
  3. Select "Exchange" from the dropdown menu.
  4. Enter your Outlook account credentials:
    • Email address: Your Outlook email address (e.g., [yourname]@outlook.com).
    • Password: Your Outlook account password.
    • Description: A name for your account (e.g., "Outlook").
  5. Click "Connect" to proceed.
  6. Outlook will attempt to configure your account. If prompted, enter your Outlook account credentials again.
  7. Once configured, your Outlook account will be added to the Outlook app.

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