How import outlook mail into microsoft mail

To import Outlook mail into Microsoft Mail (formerly known as Outlook.com), you can follow these steps:

Method 1: Using the Outlook Import Tool

  1. Sign in to your Outlook.com account.
  2. Click on the gear icon () in the top right corner and select "Settings".
  3. Scroll down to the "Accounts" section and click on "Import and export".
  4. Click on "Import from another account" and select "Outlook" as the email provider.
  5. Enter your Outlook account credentials (username and password) and click "Next".
  6. Select the folders you want to import (e.g., Inbox, Sent Items, etc.) and click "Import".
  7. Wait for the import process to complete.

Method 2: Using IMAP

  1. Sign in to your Outlook.com account.
  2. Click on the gear icon () in the top right corner and select "Settings".
  3. Scroll down to the "Accounts" section and click on "Manage accounts".
  4. Click on "Add account" and select "Other email provider" (IMAP).
  5. Enter your Outlook account credentials (username and password) and click "Next".
  6. Select the IMAP settings for your Outlook account (e.g., imap.outlook.com for the incoming server and smtp.outlook.com for the outgoing server).
  7. Enter the port numbers (e.g., 993 for IMAP and 587 for SMTP).
  8. Click "Add account" to complete the setup.
  9. Your Outlook mail will now be synced with your Microsoft Mail account.

Method 3: Using the Outlook Desktop App

  1. Install the Outlook desktop app on your computer.
  2. Sign in to your Outlook account using the app.
  3. Click on the "File" menu and select "Open & Export" > "Import/Export".
  4. Select "Export to a file" and choose the format "Outlook Data File (.pst)".
  5. Select the folders you want to export (e.g., Inbox, Sent Items, etc.) and click "Next".
  6. Choose a location to save the exported file and click "Finish".
  7. Sign in to your Microsoft Mail account and click on the gear icon () in the top right corner.
  8. Select "Settings" and scroll down to the "Accounts" section.
  9. Click on "Import and export" and select "Import from a file".
  10. Choose the exported file (.pst) and click "Import".

Note: Before importing your Outlook mail, make sure you have the necessary permissions and that your Outlook account is not set to "Archive" mode. Additionally, some features or folders may not be compatible with Microsoft Mail, so you may need to adjust your settings accordingly.