How to add an email account to hotmail outlook mail

To add an email account to Hotmail (Outlook) Mail, follow these steps:

Method 1: Add an email account using the Outlook Mail app

1. Open the Outlook Mail app on your device (computer, phone, or tablet).
2. Click on the gear icon () in the top right corner of the screen.
3. Select "View all Outlook settings" from the dropdown menu.
4. Click on "Accounts" from the left-hand menu.
5. Click on "Add account" and select "Manual setup or additional server types".
6. Choose "POP or IMAP" as the account type.
7. 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.
   • Password: Enter the password for the email account.
   • POP3 or IMAP settings: Enter the following settings:
     • POP3: Incoming mail server: pop3.your-email-provider.com (replace with your email provider's POP3 server), Outgoing mail server: smtp.your-email-provider.com (replace with your email provider's SMTP server).
     • IMAP: Incoming mail server: imap.your-email-provider.com (replace with your email provider's IMAP server), Outgoing mail server: smtp.your-email-provider.com (replace with your email provider's SMTP server).
8. Click "Next" and then "Finish" to complete the setup process.

Method 2: Add an email account using the Outlook Web App

1. Log in to your Hotmail (Outlook) Mail account on the web.
2. Click on the gear icon () in the top right corner of the screen.
3. Select "View all Outlook settings" from the dropdown menu.
4. Click on "Accounts" from the left-hand menu.
5. Click on "Add account" and select "Add an email account".
6. 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.
   • Password: Enter the password for the email account.
7. Click "Next" and then "Finish" to complete the setup process.

Additional tips:

• Make sure you have the correct email provider's POP3 or IMAP settings. You can find these settings in your email provider's documentation or by contacting their support team.
• If you're having trouble setting up your email account, try checking the email provider's settings or contacting their support team for assistance.
• You may need to configure additional settings, such as the port numbers or encryption settings, depending on your email provider's requirements.