Hotmail sign in create rules

To create rules in Hotmail (now Outlook.com), follow these steps:

Step 1: Sign in to your Hotmail account

Go to outlook.com and sign in to your Hotmail account using your email address and password.

Step 2: Click on the gear icon

In the top right corner of the page, click on the gear icon ().

Step 3: Select "View all Outlook settings"

From the dropdown menu, select "View all Outlook settings".

Step 4: Go to the "Rules" tab

In the Outlook settings page, click on the "Mail" tab, and then select "Rules" from the sub-menu.

Step 5: Click on "New rule"

Click on the "New rule" button to create a new rule.

Step 6: Choose the rule type

Select the type of rule you want to create:

• "Move messages from someone to a folder"
• "Move messages with specific words to a folder"
• "Delete messages from someone"
• "Delete messages with specific words"
• "Forward messages from someone"
• "Forward messages with specific words"
• "Mark messages as read"
• "Mark messages as unread"
• "Flag messages"
• "Stop forwarding messages"

Step 7: Set the rule conditions

Set the conditions for the rule, such as:

• Who the message is from
• What words are in the subject or body of the message
• What folder you want to move the message to

Step 8: Choose the rule action

Choose the action you want the rule to take, such as:

• Move the message to a specific folder
• Delete the message
• Forward the message to someone
• Mark the message as read or unread
• Flag the message

Step 9: Save the rule

Click "Save" to save the rule.

Tips and Variations

• You can create multiple rules by clicking "New rule" again and repeating the process.
• You can also edit or delete existing rules by clicking on the three dots next to the rule and selecting "Edit" or "Delete".
• You can use the "Advanced" button to specify more complex conditions and actions, such as using regular expressions or searching for specific attachments.

By following these steps, you can create custom rules in Hotmail (Outlook.com) to automate tasks and manage your email more efficiently.