Does outlook mail support imap

Outlook Mail (formerly known as Outlook.com) does support IMAP (Internet Message Access Protocol) to some extent. However, the support is limited and not as robust as other email providers.

Here are some key limitations:

  1. Only allows IMAP for certain accounts: Outlook Mail only allows IMAP access for accounts that are not using the Outlook Mail client (e.g., the web-based interface). If you're using the Outlook Mail client, you'll need to use POP3 or Exchange ActiveSync (EAS) instead.
  2. Limited IMAP features: Outlook Mail's IMAP implementation is limited, and you may not have access to all IMAP features, such as:
    • IMAP folders (you'll only see the default folders like Inbox, Sent Items, etc.)
    • IMAP search (searching for emails using IMAP is not supported)
    • IMAP labels (you can't create custom labels using IMAP)
  3. No IMAP authentication: Outlook Mail uses OAuth 2.0 for authentication, which is different from the traditional IMAP authentication methods (e.g., username/password). This means you'll need to use the Outlook Mail app or a third-party IMAP client that supports OAuth 2.0.
  4. No IMAP push: Outlook Mail doesn't support IMAP push, which means you'll need to periodically check for new emails using the IMAP client.

If you still want to use IMAP with Outlook Mail, you can try using a third-party IMAP client that supports OAuth 2.0, such as:

Keep in mind that using IMAP with Outlook Mail may not be the most efficient or feature-rich experience. If you're looking for a more robust IMAP experience, you may want to consider using a different email provider that offers more comprehensive IMAP support.