Hotmail email alert settings

Hotmail, now known as Outlook.com, allows you to customize your email alert settings to suit your preferences. Here's how to do it:

Method 1: Using the Outlook.com Web Interface

1. Log in to your Outlook.com account.
2. Click on the gear icon () in the top right corner of the page.
3. Select "View all Outlook settings" from the dropdown menu.
4. Scroll down to the "Notifications" section.
5. Under "Notification settings," you can choose how you want to receive notifications for new emails:
   • "Email notifications": Choose how often you want to receive email notifications (e.g., every 15 minutes, every hour, or manually).
   • "Mobile notifications": Choose how you want to receive mobile notifications (e.g., push notifications, SMS, or none).
   • "Desktop notifications": Choose how you want to receive desktop notifications (e.g., pop-up notifications, banner notifications, or none).
6. You can also customize the notification settings for specific folders, such as "Inbox," "Sent," or "Spam."

Method 2: Using the Outlook.com Mobile App

1. Open the Outlook.com mobile app on your device.
2. Tap on the menu icon (three horizontal lines) in the top left corner of the screen.
3. Tap on "Settings" from the menu.
4. Scroll down to the "Notifications" section.
5. Tap on "Notification settings" to customize your notification preferences:
   • "Email notifications": Choose how often you want to receive email notifications (e.g., every 15 minutes, every hour, or manually).
   • "Mobile notifications": Choose how you want to receive mobile notifications (e.g., push notifications, SMS, or none).
6. You can also customize the notification settings for specific folders, such as "Inbox," "Sent," or "Spam."

Additional Tips

• You can also set up custom notifications for specific senders or subjects by clicking on the "Rules" button in the "Notifications" section.
• If you're using a third-party email client or app, you may need to configure the notification settings separately for that app.
• Keep in mind that some notification settings may not be available on all devices or platforms.

By customizing your email alert settings, you can stay on top of your emails and reduce distractions.