Hotmail email settings
Here are the common email settings for Hotmail:
Incoming Mail Server:
- Server name: outlook.office365.com
- Port: 993 (SSL/TLS)
- Authentication: SSL/TLS
Outgoing Mail Server:
- Server name: smtp.office365.com
- Port: 587 (TLS)
- Authentication: TLS
Additional Settings:
- Username: Your Hotmail email address (e.g., [yourname]@hotmail.com)
- Password: Your Hotmail email password
- IMAP: Yes (if you want to access your email using IMAP)
- SMTP Authentication: Yes (if you want to send emails using SMTP)
POP3 Settings:
- Server name: outlook.office365.com
- Port: 995 (SSL/TLS)
- Authentication: SSL/TLS
Note:
- If you're using a third-party email client, you may need to enter the following settings:
- Server name: outlook.office365.com
- Port: 587 (TLS)
- Authentication: TLS
- Username: Your Hotmail email address
- Password: Your Hotmail email password
- If you're having trouble connecting to your Hotmail account using these settings, you may need to check with your email client's support team or Microsoft Support for further assistance.
Important:
- Hotmail has been rebranded as Outlook.com, and the settings may have changed. If you're using an older email client, you may need to update your settings to reflect the changes.
- Microsoft has also introduced two-factor authentication (2FA) for Hotmail accounts, which may require additional setup steps to access your email using an email client.