How to add account in outlook mail
To add an account in Outlook Mail, follow these steps:
Method 1: Add an account using the Outlook Mail app
- Open the Outlook Mail app on your device.
- Tap on the "Settings" icon (represented by a gear or three horizontal lines) in the top right corner of the screen.
- Tap on "Accounts" or "Manage Accounts".
- Tap on "Add Account".
- Select the type of account you want to add (e.g., Exchange, IMAP, POP, or Outlook.com).
- Enter your email address and password for the account you want to add.
- Tap "Next" to continue.
- If prompted, enter the server settings for your account (e.g., incoming and outgoing server addresses, port numbers, and security settings).
- Tap "Next" to continue.
- Review the account settings and tap "Save" to add the account to Outlook Mail.
Method 2: Add an account using the Outlook Web App
- Open a web browser and navigate to the Outlook Web App (OWA) at outlook.com.
- Sign in to your Outlook account using your email address and password.
- Click on the "Settings" icon (represented by a gear) in the top right corner of the screen.
- Click on "View all Outlook settings".
- Scroll down to the "Accounts" section.
- Click on "Add an account".
- Select the type of account you want to add (e.g., Exchange, IMAP, POP, or Outlook.com).
- Enter your email address and password for the account you want to add.
- Click "Next" to continue.
- If prompted, enter the server settings for your account (e.g., incoming and outgoing server addresses, port numbers, and security settings).
- Click "Next" to continue.
- Review the account settings and click "Save" to add the account to Outlook Mail.
Additional tips:
- Make sure you have the correct server settings for your account. You can find these settings in your email provider's documentation or by contacting their support team.
- If you're having trouble adding an account, try restarting the Outlook Mail app or checking your internet connection.
- You can also add accounts using the Outlook desktop app on Windows or macOS.