How to add additional email to windows mail
To add an additional email account to Windows Mail, follow these steps:
Method 1: Add an email account using the "Accounts" button
- Open Windows Mail by searching for it in the Start menu or by navigating to the Mail app in the Start menu.
- Click on the "Accounts" button in the top right corner of the window.
- Click on "Add account" and select "Email" from the dropdown menu.
- Enter your email address and password for the new account.
- Click "Next" and then "Finish" to complete the setup process.
Method 2: Add an email account using the "Settings" menu
- Open Windows Mail by searching for it in the Start menu or by navigating to the Mail app in the Start menu.
- Click on the "Settings" icon (represented by a gear) in the top right corner of the window.
- Click on "Accounts" from the dropdown menu.
- Click on "Add account" and select "Email" from the dropdown menu.
- Enter your email address and password for the new account.
- Click "Next" and then "Finish" to complete the setup process.
Additional steps for some email providers
- For Gmail, you may need to enable "Less secure app access" in your Google Account settings to allow Windows Mail to access your account.
- For Outlook.com, you may need to sign in to your account and enable "Two-step verification" to allow Windows Mail to access your account.
- For other email providers, you may need to check their settings to see if there are any specific requirements for setting up an email account in Windows Mail.
Troubleshooting tips
- If you're having trouble setting up your email account, try checking the email provider's settings or contacting their support team for assistance.
- If you're still having trouble, try restarting Windows Mail or checking for updates to the app.