Adding outlook 365 mailbox to mac mail

To add an Outlook 365 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 365 account.
2. You have a Mac with macOS High Sierra or later.
3. You have Mac Mail installed (comes pre-installed on Macs).

Step 1: Enable IMAP in Outlook 365

1. Log in to your Outlook 365 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."
4. Under "Account settings," toggle the switch next to "IMAP" to the "On" position.
5. Click "Save" to save the changes.

Step 2: Set up 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 to create a new account.
5. Select "Other Mail Account" and click "Continue."
6. Enter the following information:
   • Account type: IMAP
   • Description: Enter a name for your account (e.g., "Outlook 365")
   • Incoming Mail Server: imap-mail.outlook.com
   • Outgoing Mail Server: smtp-mail.outlook.com
   • User Name: Your Outlook 365 email address
   • Password: Your Outlook 365 password
7. Click "Create" to create the account.

Step 3: Configure IMAP settings

1. In the "Accounts" tab, select the new IMAP account you just created.
2. Click on the "Advanced" tab.
3. Under "Incoming Mail Server," select "Use SSL" and set the port to 993.
4. Under "Outgoing Mail Server," select "Use SSL" and set the port to 587.
5. Click "OK" to save the changes.

Step 4: Verify your account

1. Close the Preferences window and go back to the Mac Mail main window.
2. Click on the "Mail" menu and select "Get All Mail" to fetch your emails from the server.
3. If everything is set up correctly, you should see your Outlook 365 emails in Mac Mail.

That's it! You should now be able to access your Outlook 365 mailbox using Mac Mail.