Configure outlook mail on android

Here's a step-by-step guide to configure Outlook Mail on your Android device:

Prerequisites:

  1. You have an Outlook account (Microsoft account or Exchange account).
  2. Your Android device is running Android 4.4 (KitKat) or later.
  3. You have the Outlook app installed on your device (download it from the Google Play Store if you haven't already).

Configuring Outlook Mail on Android:

Method 1: Configuring Outlook Mail using IMAP

  1. Open the Outlook app on your Android device.
  2. Tap on the "Settings" icon (represented by three horizontal lines) in the top left corner of the screen.
  3. Tap on "Add Account" and then select "IMAP".
  4. Enter your Outlook email address and password.
  5. Tap on "Next" and then select "IMAP" as the account type.
  6. Enter the following IMAP settings:
    • Server: imap.outlook.com
    • Port: 993
    • Username: Your Outlook email address
    • Password: Your Outlook password
    • Security type: SSL/TLS
  7. Tap on "Next" and then select "Finish" to complete the setup process.

Method 2: Configuring Outlook Mail using Exchange

  1. Open the Outlook app on your Android device.
  2. Tap on the "Settings" icon (represented by three horizontal lines) in the top left corner of the screen.
  3. Tap on "Add Account" and then select "Exchange".
  4. Enter your Outlook email address and password.
  5. Tap on "Next" and then select "Exchange" as the account type.
  6. Enter the following Exchange settings:
    • Server: outlook.office365.com (or your organization's Exchange server)
    • Domain: Your organization's domain (e.g., contoso.com)
    • Username: Your Outlook email address
    • Password: Your Outlook password
    • Security type: SSL/TLS
  7. Tap on "Next" and then select "Finish" to complete the setup process.

Additional Settings:

  1. You can also configure additional settings, such as:
    • Sync frequency: Set how often you want your email to sync with your Outlook account.
    • Storage: Set the storage limit for your email account.
    • Notifications: Set up notifications for new emails, calendar events, and contacts.
  2. To access these settings, go to the Outlook app's settings menu and select "Account settings" or "Advanced settings".

That's it! Your Outlook Mail account should now be configured on your Android device. If you encounter any issues during the setup process, you can refer to Microsoft's support resources or contact your organization's IT department for assistance.