Check email account settings in outlook

Here's a step-by-step guide to check email account settings in Outlook:

Method 1: Check Email Account Settings in Outlook Web App

1. Open Outlook Web App (OWA) by going to outlook.com or your organization's Outlook Web App URL.
2. Sign in with your email address and password.
3. Click on the gear icon () in the top right corner and select "View all Outlook settings".
4. Scroll down to the "Accounts" section.
5. Click on "Your email account" and then click on "Manage".
6. Review the account settings, including:
   • Email address
   • Account type (e.g., POP, IMAP, Exchange)
   • Server settings (e.g., incoming and outgoing mail servers)
   • Authentication settings (e.g., username and password)
   • Port numbers (e.g., 993 for IMAP or 587 for SMTP)

Method 2: Check Email Account Settings in Outlook Desktop Client

1. Open Outlook on your desktop.
2. Click on the "File" menu and select "Account Settings" (or "Account Options" in older versions).
3. In the "Account Settings" window, select your email account from the list of accounts.
4. Click on the "Change" button next to "Account Settings".
5. Review the account settings, including:
   • Email address
   • Account type (e.g., POP, IMAP, Exchange)
   • Server settings (e.g., incoming and outgoing mail servers)
   • Authentication settings (e.g., username and password)
   • Port numbers (e.g., 993 for IMAP or 587 for SMTP)

Common Issues to Check

When troubleshooting email account settings, here are some common issues to check:

• Server settings: Ensure that the incoming and outgoing mail servers are correct and match your email provider's settings.
• Authentication settings: Verify that your username and password are correct and match your email provider's settings.
• Port numbers: Ensure that the port numbers are correct and match your email provider's settings.
• Account type: Verify that the account type is correct (e.g., POP, IMAP, Exchange).
• Email address: Ensure that the email address is correct and matches your email provider's settings.

By following these steps, you should be able to check your email account settings in Outlook and troubleshoot any issues that may be preventing you from sending or receiving emails.