How do i switch from windows 10 mail to outlook

Switching from Windows 10 Mail to Outlook is a relatively straightforward process. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you make the transition:

Method 1: Set up Outlook as a new account

  1. Open Outlook on your Windows 10 device.
  2. Click on the "File" menu and select "Add Account".
  3. Choose "Manual setup or additional server types" and click "Next".
  4. Select "POP or IMAP" and click "Next".
  5. Enter your email address, password, and other account settings as required.
  6. Click "Next" and then "Finish" to complete the setup process.

Method 2: Import your Windows 10 Mail settings into Outlook

  1. Open Outlook on your Windows 10 device.
  2. Click on the "File" menu and select "Open & Export".
  3. Choose "Import/Export" and click "Next".
  4. Select "Export to a file" and choose "Windows Mail" as the file format.
  5. Select the folder you want to export (e.g., Inbox, Sent Items, etc.).
  6. Click "Next" and then "Finish" to export your Windows 10 Mail settings.
  7. Open Outlook and click on the "File" menu.
  8. Select "Import/Export" and choose "Import from a file".
  9. Select the file you exported earlier and click "Next".
  10. Choose the account you want to import the settings into (e.g., your Outlook account).
  11. Click "Next" and then "Finish" to complete the import process.

Additional steps

  1. If you're using a Microsoft account (e.g., @outlook.com, @hotmail.com, etc.) and you want to keep your email address associated with your Outlook account, you'll need to set up your account in Outlook using the "Add Account" method described above.
  2. If you're using a POP or IMAP account, you may need to configure your account settings in Outlook manually. You can do this by going to the "File" menu, selecting "Account Settings", and then clicking on "Change" next to your account name.
  3. If you're using a third-party email service (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, etc.), you may need to set up your account in Outlook using the "Add Account" method described above.

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