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:
- Sign in to your Hotmail account on a computer.
- Click on your profile picture or initials in the top right corner, then select "View account" from the dropdown menu.
- Click on "Security" from the menu on the left.
- 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:
- Open the "Settings" app on your iPhone.
- Tap on "Mail, Contacts, Calendars".
- Tap on "Add Account".
- Select "Other" as the account type.
- Tap on "Add Mail Account".
- Enter your name, email address, and password.
- Tap "Next" to continue.
- Select "IMAP" as the account type.
- Enter the following settings:
- Host Name: smtp-mail.outlook.com
- User Name: your Hotmail email address
- Password: your Hotmail password
- Authentication: Password
- Tap "Next" to continue.
- 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.