Hotmail smtp 2020
Here are the details for Hotmail's SMTP settings in 2020:
SMTP Server:
- Server:
smtp.office365.com
- Port:
587
(TLS) or25
(STARTTLS)
Authentication:
- Username: Your Hotmail email address (e.g.,
[email protected]
) - Password: Your Hotmail email password
Encryption:
- TLS (Transport Layer Security) is required for encryption. You can use either port 587 (TLS) or port 25 (STARTTLS) for encryption.
Additional Settings:
- From address: Your Hotmail email address (e.g.,
[email protected]
) - Reply-to address: Your Hotmail email address (e.g.,
[email protected]
) - Authentication required: Yes
Notes:
- Hotmail has been rebranded as Outlook.com, but the SMTP settings remain the same.
- If you're using a third-party email client, you may need to configure the SMTP settings manually.
- Make sure to enable less secure apps in your Hotmail account settings if you're using a third-party email client.
- If you're having trouble sending emails, check your Hotmail account settings and ensure that your email address and password are correct.
Here's an example of how you can configure the SMTP settings in a third-party email client like Mozilla Thunderbird:
- Go to Tools > Account Settings > Outgoing Server (SMTP)
- Enter the following settings:
- Server:
smtp.office365.com
- Port:
587
(TLS) or25
(STARTTLS) - Authentication:
Username and Password
- Username: Your Hotmail email address (e.g.,
[email protected]
) - Password: Your Hotmail email password
- Server:
- Click OK to save the changes.
Remember to check your Hotmail account settings and ensure that your email address and password are correct. If you're still having trouble sending emails, you can try resetting your password or contacting Microsoft support for assistance.