How to add a mail id in outlook

Here's a step-by-step guide on how to add a new email account in Outlook:

Method 1: Add an email account using the Outlook account settings

1. Open Outlook and click on the "File" tab.
2. Click on "Add Account" from the left menu.
3. Click on "Manual setup or additional server types" and then click "Next".
4. Select "POP or IMAP" and click "Next".
5. Enter the following information:
   • Your Name: Enter your name as you want it to appear in the "From" field of your emails.
   • Email Address: Enter your email address.
   • Account Type: Select "POP" or "IMAP" depending on your email provider's settings.
   • Incoming mail server: Enter the incoming mail server provided by your email provider (e.g., pop.gmail.com).
   • Outgoing mail server: Enter the outgoing mail server provided by your email provider (e.g., smtp.gmail.com).
   • User Name: Enter your email address.
   • Password: Enter your email password.
6. Click "Next" and then "Finish".

Method 2: Add an email account using the Outlook account wizard

1. Open Outlook and click on the "File" tab.
2. Click on "Add Account" from the left menu.
3. Click on "Add account" and then click "Next".
4. Select "Email account" and click "Next".
5. Enter the following information:
   • Your Name: Enter your name as you want it to appear in the "From" field of your emails.
   • Email Address: Enter your email address.
   • Password: Enter your email password.
6. Click "Next" and then "Finish".

Additional settings

After adding your email account, you may need to configure additional settings, such as:

• Server settings: You may need to enter additional server settings, such as the port numbers, SSL/TLS settings, or authentication settings.
• Account settings: You may need to configure account settings, such as the account type, email address, or password.

Troubleshooting tips

If you encounter any issues while adding your email account, try the following:

• Check your email provider's settings: Make sure you have the correct incoming and outgoing mail server settings.
• Check your email password: Ensure that your email password is correct and working.
• Check for any firewall or antivirus software issues: These may be blocking the connection to your email server.