Add outlook.com to mac mail

To add Outlook.com 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 an Outlook.com account.
  2. Ensure that your Outlook.com account is set up to allow IMAP access. You can do this by going to the Outlook.com settings, clicking on "View all Outlook settings," and then selecting "Accounts" > "Connected accounts" > "IMAP."
  3. Make sure your Mac is connected to the internet.

Adding Outlook.com 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 name, email address, and password for your Outlook.com account.
  7. Select "IMAP" as the account type.
  8. Enter the following IMAP settings:
    • Incoming Mail Server: imap-mail.outlook.com
    • Outgoing Mail Server: smtp-mail.outlook.com
    • User Name: your Outlook.com email address
    • Password: your Outlook.com password
  9. Click "Continue" to save the changes.
  10. Mac Mail will verify the account settings. If everything is correct, you'll see a success message.
  11. Click "Done" to close the preferences window.

Setting up the account:

  1. Go back to the Mac Mail window and click on "Mail" in the top menu bar.
  2. Select "Preferences" and then click on the "Accounts" tab.
  3. Select your Outlook.com account from the list of accounts.
  4. Click on the "Advanced" tab.
  5. Make sure the "Use SSL" checkbox is selected for both the incoming and outgoing mail servers.
  6. Click "OK" to save the changes.

Verify the account:

  1. Go back to the Mac Mail window and click on "Mail" in the top menu bar.
  2. Select "Preferences" and then click on the "Accounts" tab.
  3. Select your Outlook.com account from the list of accounts.
  4. Click on the "Test" button next to the account name.
  5. If everything is set up correctly, you should see a success message.

That's it! Your Outlook.com account should now be set up in Mac Mail. You can start sending and receiving emails using your Outlook.com account.