How to add a mail in outlook

To add a new email account in Outlook, follow these steps:

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

1. Open Outlook and click on the "File" tab.
2. Click on "Add Account" and then click on "Manual setup or additional server types".
3. Select "POP or IMAP" and click "Next".
4. 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 the email address you want to add.
   • 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.
   • Outgoing mail server: Enter the outgoing mail server provided by your email provider.
   • User name: Enter your email address or the username provided by your email provider.
   • Password: Enter your email password.
5. Click "Next" and then "Finish" to complete the setup process.

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

1. Open Outlook and click on the "File" tab.
2. Click on "Account Settings" and then click on "Account Settings" again.
3. Click on "New" and then select "Email account".
4. 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 the email address you want to add.
   • 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.
   • Outgoing mail server: Enter the outgoing mail server provided by your email provider.
   • User name: Enter your email address or the username provided by your email provider.
   • Password: Enter your email password.
5. Click "OK" to complete the setup process.

Common email settings

• Incoming mail server: This is the server that receives your incoming emails. Common examples include pop.gmail.com, imap.gmail.com, and outlook.com.
• Outgoing mail server: This is the server that sends your outgoing emails. Common examples include smtp.gmail.com, smtp.outlook.com, and mail.yourdomain.com.
• User name: This is your email address or the username provided by your email provider.
• Password: This is your email password.

Troubleshooting tips

• Make sure you enter the correct email settings and credentials.
• Check your email provider's settings to ensure that they allow POP or IMAP access.
• If you're having trouble connecting to your email account, try restarting Outlook or checking for any updates.
• If you're still having trouble, contact your email provider's support team for assistance.