Email setup outlook hotmail

Here's a step-by-step guide to setting up Outlook with your Hotmail account:

Prerequisites:

• You have a Hotmail account (now known as Outlook.com).
• You have Outlook installed on your computer or mobile device.
• You have a valid email address and password for your Hotmail account.

Setting up Outlook with Hotmail:

Method 1: Manual Setup

1. Open Outlook and go to File > Add Account.
2. Select Manual setup or additional server types and click Next.
3. Choose POP or IMAP and click Next.
4. Enter the following settings:
   • Your Name: Your name as you want it to appear in the From field.
   • Email Address: Your Hotmail email address (e.g., [yourname]@hotmail.com).
   • Account Type: POP3 or IMAP (your choice).
   • Incoming mail server: outlook.office365.com (for POP3) or imap-mail.outlook.com (for IMAP).
   • Outgoing mail server: smtp.office365.com.
   • User Name: Your Hotmail email address (e.g., [yourname]@hotmail.com).
   • Password: Your Hotmail password.
5. Click Next and then Finish.

Method 2: Auto Setup

1. Open Outlook and go to File > Add Account.
2. Select Auto Account Setup and click Next.
3. Enter your Hotmail email address and password.
4. Click Connect.
5. Outlook will automatically configure your account.

Additional Settings:

• Port Numbers:
  • POP3: 995 (Incoming) and 587 (Outgoing)
  • IMAP: 993 (Incoming) and 587 (Outgoing)
• Authentication: Use the same username and password for both incoming and outgoing servers.

Troubleshooting Tips:

• If you're having trouble connecting, try checking your email account settings or password.
• If you're using a firewall or antivirus software, ensure that it's not blocking the connection.
• If you're still having issues, try resetting your password or contacting Outlook support.

That's it! Your Hotmail account should now be set up in Outlook.