Adding outlook email account to mac mail
To add an Outlook email account to Mac Mail, follow these steps:
Method 1: Adding an Outlook account using IMAP
- Open Mac Mail on your Mac.
- Go to Mail > Preferences > Accounts.
- Click the + button at the bottom left corner of the window.
- Select Other Mail Account.
- Enter your name, email address, and password.
- Select IMAP as the account type.
- Enter the following settings:
- Incoming Mail Server: outlook.office365.com
- Outgoing Mail Server: outlook.office365.com
- User Name: your Outlook email address
- Password: your Outlook email password
- Click Create.
Method 2: Adding an Outlook account using Exchange
- Open Mac Mail on your Mac.
- Go to Mail > Preferences > Accounts.
- Click the + button at the bottom left corner of the window.
- Select Other Mail Account.
- Enter your name, email address, and password.
- Select Exchange as the account type.
- Enter the following settings:
- Server: outlook.office365.com
- User Name: your Outlook email address
- Password: your Outlook email password
- Click Create.
Additional settings
- If you're using 2-factor authentication (2FA) with your Outlook account, you may need to generate an App Password and use it instead of your regular password.
- If you're having trouble connecting to your Outlook account, try checking the Outlook server settings or contacting your IT administrator for assistance.
Troubleshooting tips
- If you're unable to connect to your Outlook account, try restarting Mac Mail or checking the account settings again.
- If you're experiencing issues with sending or receiving emails, try checking the account settings or contacting your IT administrator for assistance.