How do i add an email account to microsoft mail

To add an email account to Microsoft Mail (formerly Outlook.com), follow these steps:

Method 1: Add an email account using the Microsoft Mail website

1. Go to the Microsoft Mail website (outlook.com) and sign in with your Microsoft account credentials.
2. Click on the gear icon () in the top right corner of the page and select "View all Outlook settings."
3. Scroll down to the "Accounts" section and click on "Add account."
4. Select "Manual setup or additional server types" and click "Next."
5. Choose the type of email account you want to add (e.g., POP, IMAP, or Exchange).
6. Enter the required information, such as your email address, password, and server settings.
7. Click "Next" and then "Finish" to complete the setup process.

Method 2: Add an email account using the Microsoft Mail app

1. Open the Microsoft Mail app on your device (Windows, macOS, iOS, or Android).
2. Tap or click on the "Settings" icon (or gear icon) in the top right corner of the app.
3. Scroll down to the "Accounts" section and tap or click on "Add account."
4. Select "Manual setup or additional server types" and follow the prompts to enter the required information.
5. Choose the type of email account you want to add (e.g., POP, IMAP, or Exchange).
6. Enter the required information, such as your email address, password, and server settings.
7. Tap or click "Next" and then "Finish" to complete the setup process.

Common email account settings

Here are some common email account settings you may need to enter:

• Email address: Your email address (e.g., [yourname]@example.com).
• Password: Your email account password.
• Server settings:
  • Incoming mail server (IMAP): The server address for incoming emails (e.g., imap.gmail.com).
  • Outgoing mail server (SMTP): The server address for sending emails (e.g., smtp.gmail.com).
  • Port numbers: The port numbers used for incoming and outgoing emails (e.g., 993 for IMAP and 587 for SMTP).
• Username: Your email address (e.g., [yourname]@example.com).

Troubleshooting tips

If you encounter issues while setting up your email account, try the following:

• Check your email account settings and ensure they are correct.
• Verify that your email account is active and not blocked by your email provider.
• Try restarting the Microsoft Mail app or website.
• Contact your email provider's support team for assistance.