Can not identify imap mail outlook com
A common issue!
When you can't identify an IMAP mail account in Outlook.com, it's usually due to one of the following reasons:
- Incorrect email address or password: Double-check that you're using the correct email address and password for your Outlook.com account.
- IMAP not enabled: Make sure that IMAP is enabled for your Outlook.com account. You can do this by following these steps:
- Sign in to your Outlook.com account.
- Click on the gear icon () in the top right corner.
- Select "View all Outlook settings" from the dropdown menu.
- Scroll down to the "Accounts" section.
- Click on "Edit" next to your email account.
- Under "Account settings", toggle the switch next to "IMAP" to the "On" position.
- Outlook.com account not set up correctly: If you're trying to set up an IMAP account in Outlook.com, ensure that you've followed the correct setup process. You can refer to Microsoft's official documentation for setting up IMAP in Outlook.com.
- Firewall or antivirus software blocking IMAP: Firewalls or antivirus software might be blocking the IMAP connection. Try temporarily disabling these programs or configuring them to allow IMAP connections.
- Outdated Outlook.com account settings: If you've recently changed your Outlook.com account settings, it might take some time for the changes to propagate. Try restarting your email client or waiting for a few hours before trying again.
- IMAP server settings incorrect: Verify that your IMAP server settings are correct. The IMAP server settings for Outlook.com are:
- Server: imap-mail.outlook.com
- Port: 993
- Encryption: SSL/TLS
- Authentication: Password
If none of these solutions work, you can try resetting your Outlook.com account settings or seeking further assistance from Microsoft Support.