How do you change default outlook mail sending account

To change the default Outlook mail sending account, you can follow these steps:

Method 1: Using Outlook Web App

1. Log in to your Outlook Web App account.
2. Click on the gear icon () in the top right corner and select "View all Outlook settings".
3. Scroll down to the "Mail" section and click on "Send mail".
4. Under "Send mail", select the account you want to use as the default sending account from the dropdown menu.
5. Click "Save changes" to save your changes.

Method 2: Using Outlook Desktop App

1. Open Outlook and go to the "File" menu.
2. Click on "Account Settings" (in Outlook 2010 and 2013) or "Manage Accounts" (in Outlook 2016 and later).
3. Select the account you want to use as the default sending account and click "Set as default".
4. Click "OK" to save your changes.

Method 3: Using Outlook Mobile App

1. Open the Outlook mobile app and go to the "Settings" icon (usually represented by a gear or three horizontal lines).
2. Scroll down to the "Accounts" section and select the account you want to use as the default sending account.
3. Toggle the switch next to "Default account" to the "On" position.
4. Save your changes.

Additional Tips:

• If you have multiple accounts set up in Outlook, you can also use the "From" field in the compose window to select which account you want to use for sending a specific email.
• If you're using Exchange or Office 365, you may need to check with your administrator to see if there are any specific settings or restrictions in place for changing the default sending account.
• If you're using a POP3 or IMAP account, you may need to update your account settings to reflect the change in default sending account.