How to add a university email on windows 10 mail
To add a university email account on Windows 10 Mail, follow these steps:
Method 1: Add an email account using the Mail app
- Open the Mail app on your Windows 10 device.
- Click on the "Settings" icon (represented by a gear) in the top right corner of the window.
- Click on "Accounts" from the menu.
- Click on "Add account" and select "Advanced setup".
- Select "Exchange" or "Office 365" as the account type, depending on your university's email setup.
- Enter your university email address and password.
- Click "Connect" to authenticate your account.
- Follow the prompts to set up your account, including setting up your name, email address, and password.
Method 2: Add an email account using the Outlook app
- Open the Outlook app on your Windows 10 device.
- Click on the "Settings" icon (represented by a gear) in the top right corner of the window.
- Click on "Accounts" from the menu.
- Click on "Add account" and select "Exchange" or "Office 365" as the account type, depending on your university's email setup.
- Enter your university email address and password.
- Click "Connect" to authenticate your account.
- Follow the prompts to set up your account, including setting up your name, email address, and password.
Additional steps for Exchange or Office 365 accounts
If your university uses Exchange or Office 365, you may need to enter additional information to set up your account. This may include:
- Your university's Exchange server address (e.g.,
outlook.office365.com
) - Your username (e.g.,
[email protected]
) - Your password
- Your domain name (e.g.,
university.edu
)
Troubleshooting tips
If you encounter issues setting up your university email account, try the following:
- Check with your university's IT department to ensure that your email account is set up correctly and that you have the correct login credentials.
- Make sure that your university's email server is configured to allow external access.
- Try restarting the Mail or Outlook app and attempting to set up your account again.
- If you're still having issues, try resetting your password or contacting your university's IT department for further assistance.