Hotmail on mac mail

To set up Hotmail on Mac Mail, follow these steps:

Step 1: Open Mac Mail

• Click on the Mail icon in the Dock or Applications folder to open Mac Mail.

Step 2: Create a New Account

• Click on "Mail" in the top menu bar and select "Preferences" (or use the keyboard shortcut Command +,).
• Click on the "Accounts" tab.
• Click the "+" button at the bottom left corner of the window to create a new account.

Step 3: Enter Your Hotmail Account Information

• Enter your Hotmail email address and password in the respective fields.
• Make sure to select "IMAP" as the account type.
• Enter the following settings:
  • Server: imap-mail.outlook.com
  • Port: 993
  • Username: your Hotmail email address
  • Password: your Hotmail password
  • Authentication: Password
• Click "Continue" to proceed.

Step 4: Set Up the SMTP Server

• Click on the "Outgoing Mail Server" tab.
• Enter the following settings:
  • Server: smtp-mail.outlook.com
  • Port: 587
  • Username: your Hotmail email address
  • Password: your Hotmail password
  • Authentication: Password
• Click "Continue" to proceed.

Step 5: Verify Your Account Settings

• Review your account settings to ensure everything is correct.
• Click "Create" to save your changes.

Step 6: Set Up Your Hotmail Account in Mac Mail

• Mac Mail will now connect to your Hotmail account and download your email.
• You can now access your Hotmail email by clicking on the "Mail" icon in the Dock or Applications folder.

That's it! You should now be able to access your Hotmail account using Mac Mail. If you encounter any issues, feel free to ask.