How to add an outlook account to mail on mac
To add an Outlook account to Mail on a Mac, follow these steps:
- Open Mail on your Mac.
- Click on "Mail" in the top menu bar and select "Preferences" from the drop-down menu.
- Click on the "Accounts" tab.
- Click on the "+" button at the bottom left corner of the window.
- Select "Exchange" from the list of account types.
- Enter your Outlook account credentials:
- Email address: Enter your Outlook email address (e.g., [yourname]@outlook.com).
- Password: Enter your Outlook password.
- Description: Enter a name for your account (e.g., "Outlook").
- Click "Continue" to proceed.
- You may be prompted to enter additional information, such as your username and password. Enter the required information and click "Continue".
- If you're using two-factor authentication (2FA) with your Outlook account, you may be prompted to enter a verification code sent to your phone or another device.
- Click "Add Account" to complete the setup process.
Your Outlook account should now be added to Mail on your Mac. You can access your Outlook email, contacts, and calendar by clicking on the "Mail" menu and selecting "Outlook" from the list of accounts.
Note: If you're having trouble setting up your Outlook account, you can try the following:
- Make sure you're using the correct email address and password.
- Check that your Outlook account is set up correctly on the Outlook website.
- Try restarting Mail and trying again.
- If you're still having trouble, you can contact Outlook support for further assistance.