Adding live mail to another comuter
You want to add your Live Mail account to another computer. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you do that:
Prerequisites:
- You have a Live Mail account set up on your current computer.
- You have another computer where you want to add your Live Mail account.
- You have a Microsoft account (formerly known as a Windows Live ID) associated with your Live Mail account.
Step-by-Step Instructions:
- Sign in to your Microsoft account: Go to the Microsoft account sign-in page and enter your email address and password to sign in.
- Go to the Account settings: Click on your profile picture or initials in the top right corner of the page, then click on "Account settings".
- Click on "Security": In the Account settings page, click on the "Security" tab.
- Click on "View and manage devices": Under the "Security" tab, click on "View and manage devices".
- Click on "Add a device": Click on the "Add a device" button.
- Enter the device name: Enter a name for the new device (e.g., "New Computer").
- Click on "Next": Click on the "Next" button.
- Enter the device password: Enter a password for the new device (optional, but recommended for security purposes).
- Click on "Finish": Click on the "Finish" button.
- Install the Microsoft Outlook Connector: On the new computer, download and install the Microsoft Outlook Connector from the Microsoft website.
- Launch Outlook: Launch Outlook on the new computer.
- Sign in to your Microsoft account: Sign in to your Microsoft account using the same credentials you used in step 1.
- Add your Live Mail account: In Outlook, go to "File" > "Add Account" and select "Manual setup or additional server types". Then, select "Microsoft Exchange" and enter your Live Mail account credentials.
- Configure your account: Follow the prompts to configure your account, including entering your email address, password, and server settings.
Troubleshooting Tips:
- If you encounter issues during the setup process, try restarting Outlook and retrying the setup process.
- Make sure you have the correct server settings for your Live Mail account. You can find these settings in your Live Mail account settings or by contacting your email provider.
- If you're still having trouble, try resetting your Microsoft account password and then retrying the setup process.
By following these steps, you should be able to add your Live Mail account to another computer. If you have any further questions or issues, feel free to ask!