Add outlook mailbox to mac mail

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

Prerequisites:

  1. You have an Outlook account (Microsoft 365 or Outlook.com).
  2. You have a Mac with macOS High Sierra or later.
  3. You have Mac Mail installed on your Mac.

Step 1: Create an IMAP account in Outlook

  1. Log in to your Outlook account on a web browser.
  2. Click on the gear icon () in the top right corner and select "View all Outlook settings."
  3. In the Outlook settings page, click on "Mail" and then "Account settings."
  4. Under "Account settings," click on "Add a new account."
  5. Select "IMAP" as the account type and enter your Outlook email address and password.
  6. Click "Save" to create the IMAP account.

Step 2: Set up the IMAP account in 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 add a new account.
  5. Select "Other Mail Account" and click "Continue."
  6. Enter your Outlook email address and password.
  7. Select "IMAP" as the account type and enter the following settings:
    • Incoming Mail Server: imap-mail.outlook.com
    • Outgoing Mail Server: smtp-mail.outlook.com
    • User Name: your Outlook email address
    • Password: your Outlook password
  8. Click "Create" to add the account.

Step 3: Verify the account settings

  1. Mac Mail will attempt to verify the account settings. If everything is correct, you should see a success message.
  2. If you encounter any issues, you can try adjusting the account settings or checking your Outlook account settings to ensure they match the settings in Mac Mail.

Step 4: Sync your Outlook mailbox

  1. Once the account is set up, your Outlook mailbox should start syncing with Mac Mail.
  2. You can check the mailbox by clicking on the "Mail" menu and selecting "Get All Mail" or by clicking on the "Refresh" button in the top right corner of the Mac Mail window.

That's it! You should now be able to access your Outlook mailbox using Mac Mail.