Hotmail smtp settings 2018

Here are the SMTP settings for Hotmail (now Outlook.com) in 2018:

Outlook.com (formerly Hotmail) SMTP Settings:

Server: smtp-mail.outlook.com

Port: 587

Encryption: TLS

Username: Your Outlook.com email address (e.g., [yourname]@outlook.com)

Password: Your Outlook.com email password

Authentication: Yes, use your email address and password to authenticate

Note: If you're using a third-party email client or app, you may need to use the following settings:

• Server: smtp.outlook.com
• Port: 25
• Encryption: None
• Username: Your Outlook.com email address
• Password: Your Outlook.com email password
• Authentication: Yes, use your email address and password to authenticate

Important: Make sure to enable less secure apps in your Outlook.com account settings if you're using a third-party email client or app. You can do this by following these steps:

1. Sign in to your Outlook.com account.
2. Click on your profile picture or initials in the top right corner.
3. Click on "View account" or "Account settings".
4. Click on "Security & privacy".
5. Scroll down to the "App passwords" section.
6. Click on "Manage app passwords".
7. Click on "Create a new app password".
8. Enter a name for the app password and click "Create".
9. Note down the app password.

Additional Tips:

• Make sure to use the correct SMTP settings for your region. If you're not sure which region you're in, you can check your Outlook.com account settings.
• If you're having trouble sending emails using these settings, try checking your email client or app settings for any errors or issues.
• If you're still having trouble, you can try contacting Outlook.com support for further assistance.