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Here are the steps to set up Hotmail (now Outlook.com) on a Mac using the Mail app:

Step 1: Open Mail App

• Click on the Mail app icon in the Dock or Applications folder to open it.

Step 2: Create a New Account

• Click on "Mail" in the top menu bar and select "Preferences".
• Click on the "Accounts" tab.
• Click on the "+" button at the bottom left corner of the window.
• Select "Other Mail Account" from the dropdown menu.

Step 3: Enter Your Hotmail Account Information

• Enter your Hotmail email address (e.g. [yourname]@hotmail.com) in the "Full Name" and "Email Address" fields.
• Enter your Hotmail password in the "Password" field.
• Click "Continue".

Step 4: Set Up Your Account

• Mail will attempt to set up your account automatically. If it's successful, you'll see a confirmation message.
• If it's not successful, you may need to enter additional settings. Click on the "Advanced" tab and enter the following settings:
  • Incoming Mail Server: imap-mail.outlook.com
  • Outgoing Mail Server: smtp-mail.outlook.com
  • User Name: your Hotmail email address
  • Password: your Hotmail password
• Click "Continue" to save your changes.

Step 5: Verify Your Account

• Mail will ask you to verify your account. Click on the "Verify" button to complete the setup process.

That's it! Your Hotmail account should now be set up on your Mac using the Mail app. You can access your email by clicking on the Mail app icon in the Dock or Applications folder.