Hotmail notification windows 8.1
To set up Hotmail notifications on Windows 8.1, you'll need to follow these steps:
Method 1: Using the Windows 8.1 Mail App
- Open the Mail app on your Windows 8.1 device.
- Tap or click on the "Accounts" button on the bottom left corner of the screen.
- Tap or click on "Add an account" and select "Outlook.com" (Hotmail is now known as Outlook.com).
- Enter your Hotmail email address and password, and tap or click "Sign in".
- You'll be prompted to allow the app to access your account. Tap or click "Allow".
- Go back to the Mail app's main screen and swipe down from the top of the screen to refresh the inbox.
- You should now see your Hotmail emails and notifications in the Mail app.
Method 2: Using the Windows 8.1 Notification Center
- Swipe down from the top of the screen to open the Notification Center.
- Tap or click on the "Settings" icon (represented by a gear) on the top right corner of the screen.
- Scroll down and tap or click on "Accounts".
- Tap or click on "Outlook.com" (Hotmail) and enter your email address and password.
- Tap or click "Sign in" and allow the app to access your account.
- You should now see your Hotmail emails and notifications in the Notification Center.
Additional Tips
- To receive notifications for new emails, make sure that the "Notifications" toggle is turned on in the Mail app's settings.
- You can also customize your notification settings by going to the Mail app's settings and tapping or clicking on "Notifications".
- If you're using a Windows 8.1 tablet or device with a touchscreen, you may need to use the "Mouse" or "Touch" settings to navigate the Mail app and Notification Center.