Exchange activesync hotmail
A blast from the past!
Activesync is a technology developed by Microsoft that allows devices to synchronize data with a Microsoft Exchange server. Hotmail, on the other hand, is a web-based email service that was acquired by Microsoft in 1997.
In the early 2000s, Microsoft introduced a feature called "Hotmail ActiveSync" that allowed users to synchronize their Hotmail email accounts with their Windows Mobile devices using Activesync. This feature allowed users to access their Hotmail email, contacts, and calendar on their mobile devices.
However, with the rise of newer technologies like Exchange Online and Outlook.com, Microsoft has largely phased out support for Hotmail ActiveSync. Here's what you need to know:
What happened to Hotmail ActiveSync?
In 2013, Microsoft announced that it would be discontinuing support for Hotmail ActiveSync, citing security concerns and the need to focus on newer technologies. As a result, users who relied on Hotmail ActiveSync to synchronize their email, contacts, and calendar on their devices were forced to find alternative solutions.
What are the alternatives?
If you're looking for a way to synchronize your email, contacts, and calendar on your device, here are some alternatives:
- Outlook.com: Microsoft's Outlook.com service offers a more modern and secure way to access your email, contacts, and calendar on your device. You can use the Outlook app on your device to synchronize your data with Outlook.com.
- Exchange Online: If you have a Microsoft 365 or Office 365 subscription, you can use Exchange Online to synchronize your email, contacts, and calendar on your device. You'll need to set up your device to use Exchange Online using the Outlook app or a third-party email client.
- Third-party email clients: There are many third-party email clients available that support synchronization with various email services, including Hotmail. Some popular options include Microsoft Outlook, Mozilla Thunderbird, and Airmail.
What about my existing Hotmail account?
If you still have an existing Hotmail account, you can continue to use it, but you won't be able to use Hotmail ActiveSync to synchronize your data on your device. Instead, you can use one of the alternatives mentioned above to access your email, contacts, and calendar on your device.