Adding a new mail account to outlook

Here's a step-by-step guide on how to add a new mail account to Outlook:

Method 1: Add a new account using the Outlook app

  1. Open the Outlook app on your device (Windows, Mac, or mobile).
  2. Click on the "File" menu (or "Settings" on mobile) and select "Add Account".
  3. Click on "Manual setup or additional server types" and then select "POP or IMAP".
  4. Enter the following information:
    • Your name: Enter your name as you want it to appear in the "From" field of your emails.
    • Email address: Enter the email address of the new account you want to add.
    • Account type: Select "POP" or "IMAP" depending on your email provider's settings.
    • Incoming mail server: Enter the incoming mail server provided by your email provider (e.g., pop.gmail.com).
    • Outgoing mail server: Enter the outgoing mail server provided by your email provider (e.g., smtp.gmail.com).
    • User name: Enter your email address or the username provided by your email provider.
    • Password: Enter your email password.
  5. Click "Next" and then "Finish" to complete the setup process.

Method 2: Add a new account using the Outlook web app

  1. Log in to the Outlook web app using your existing account credentials.
  2. Click on the "Settings" icon (represented by a gear icon) and select "View all Outlook settings".
  3. Click on "Mail" and then "Accounts".
  4. Click on "Add account" and select "Manual setup or additional server types".
  5. Enter the same information as in Method 1, including the incoming and outgoing mail servers, user name, and password.
  6. Click "Save" to complete the setup process.

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