Hotmail smtp iphone

To set up Hotmail SMTP on your iPhone, you'll need to follow these steps:

Step 1: Enable Less Secure Apps

To allow your iPhone to connect to Hotmail's SMTP server, you need to enable "Less Secure Apps" in your Hotmail account settings. Here's how:

  1. Sign in to your Hotmail account on a computer.
  2. Click on your profile picture or initials in the top right corner, then select "View account" from the dropdown menu.
  3. Click on "Security" from the menu on the left.
  4. Scroll down to the "Less secure app access" section and toggle the switch to "On".

Step 2: Set up your iPhone

Now, follow these steps to set up your iPhone:

  1. Open the "Settings" app on your iPhone.
  2. Tap on "Mail, Contacts, Calendars".
  3. Tap on "Add Account".
  4. Select "Other" as the account type.
  5. Tap on "Add Mail Account".
  6. Enter your name, email address, and password.
  7. Tap "Next" to continue.
  8. Select "IMAP" as the account type.
  9. Enter the following settings:
    • Host Name: smtp-mail.outlook.com
    • User Name: your Hotmail email address
    • Password: your Hotmail password
    • Authentication: Password
  10. Tap "Next" to continue.
  11. Tap "Save" to save the changes.

Step 3: Verify your account

After setting up your account, you may need to verify your account by entering a verification code sent to your email address.

That's it! You should now be able to send and receive emails using your Hotmail account on your iPhone.

Note: If you're having trouble setting up your Hotmail account on your iPhone, you can try resetting your password or contacting Microsoft support for assistance.