Fastmail set up outlook email
To set up FastMail with Outlook, you'll need to follow these steps:
Step 1: Create an account on FastMail
If you haven't already, create an account on FastMail by going to their website and following the sign-up process.
Step 2: Set up your FastMail account
Once you've created your account, you'll need to set up your email account. Go to the FastMail website and click on the "Settings" icon (looks like a gear) in the top right corner. Then, click on "Account" and select "Settings" from the dropdown menu.
In the "Account Settings" page, you'll see a section called "Email Addresses". Click on the "Add Email Address" button and enter your email address (e.g. [yourname]@yourdomain.com).
Step 3: Set up your Outlook account
Open Outlook and go to the "File" menu. Click on "Add Account" and select "Manual setup or additional server types".
Step 4: Enter your FastMail settings
In the "Add Account" window, select "POP or IMAP" as the account type. Then, enter the following settings:
- Your Name: Enter your name as you want it to appear in your Outlook emails.
- Email Address: Enter your FastMail email address (e.g. [yourname]@yourdomain.com).
- Account Type: Select "POP3" or "IMAP" depending on your preference.
- Incoming Mail Server: Enter "imap.fastmail.com" (or "pop.fastmail.com" if you prefer POP3).
- Outgoing Mail Server: Enter "smtp.fastmail.com".
- Username: Enter your FastMail email address (e.g. [yourname]@yourdomain.com).
- Password: Enter your FastMail password.
Step 5: Finish setting up your account
Click "Next" to continue. Outlook will test your connection and set up your account. If everything is set up correctly, you should see a success message.
Step 6: Configure your Outlook settings
Once your account is set up, you can configure your Outlook settings to your liking. You can do this by going to the "File" menu and selecting "Options". From there, you can customize your email settings, such as setting up your signature, adding a default font, and more.
That's it! You should now be able to access your FastMail account using Outlook. If you encounter any issues, you can refer to FastMail's documentation or contact their support team for assistance.