Hotmail incoming mail server
The incoming mail server for Hotmail is:
- POP3: pop3.live.com
- IMAP: imap.live.com
Note: If you're using Outlook.com (formerly Hotmail), you can use the following settings:
- POP3: pop.outlook.com
- IMAP: imap.outlook.com
To set up your email client to use these settings, you'll need to enter the following information:
- Server: pop3.live.com (or pop.outlook.com)
- Port: 995 (or 110 for POP3)
- Username: Your Hotmail email address
- Password: Your Hotmail password
- Authentication: Use the same username and password for both incoming and outgoing mail servers.
Alternatively, you can use the following settings for SSL/TLS encryption:
- Server: pop3.live.com (or pop.outlook.com)
- Port: 995 (or 110 for POP3)
- Encryption: SSL/TLS
- Username: Your Hotmail email address
- Password: Your Hotmail password
Keep in mind that you may need to adjust these settings depending on your email client and the specific settings required by your provider.