How to add account to windows 8 mail

To add an account to Windows 8 Mail, follow these steps:

1. Open the Mail app: You can find the Mail app on the Start screen or in the Apps view.
2. Click on the "Accounts" button: In the top right corner of the Mail app, you'll see a button that says "Accounts". Click on this button.
3. Click on "Add an account": In the Accounts window, click on the "Add an account" button.
4. Select the type of account you want to add: You'll be presented with a list of account types, such as Outlook.com, Gmail, Yahoo, and more. Select the type of account you want to add.
5. Enter your account credentials: Enter your email address and password for the account you want to add. You may also be asked to enter additional information, such as your name and password recovery information.
6. Click "Next" and then "Finish": Once you've entered your account credentials, click the "Next" button and then the "Finish" button to complete the setup process.
7. Wait for the account to sync: The Mail app will now sync with your new account, which may take a few minutes. You'll see a progress bar at the top of the screen while this is happening.
8. Start using your new account: Once the account has synced, you can start using it to send and receive emails. You can access your new account by clicking on the "Accounts" button and selecting the account you just added.

Some additional tips:

• If you're adding an Outlook.com account, you may be prompted to sign in with your Microsoft account credentials.
• If you're adding a Gmail account, you may need to allow the Mail app to access your account by clicking on the "Allow" button.
• If you're adding a Yahoo account, you may need to enter your Yahoo ID and password, as well as your Yahoo account password recovery information.
• You can add multiple accounts to the Mail app, and switch between them by clicking on the "Accounts" button and selecting the account you want to use.