How to add hotmail account to mac
To add a Hotmail account to your Mac, you'll need to set up an email account in the Mail app. Here's a step-by-step guide:
Method 1: Adding a Hotmail account using the Mail app
- Open the Mail app on your Mac. You can find it in the Applications folder or use Spotlight to search for it.
- Click on "Mail" in the top menu bar and select "Preferences" (or use the keyboard shortcut Command + Comma).
- Click on the "Accounts" tab.
- Click on the "+" button at the bottom left corner of the window.
- Select "Other Mail Account" from the dropdown menu.
- Enter your Hotmail email address and password in the respective fields.
- Click "Continue".
- You may be prompted to enter additional information, such as your name and email address. Fill in the required fields and click "Continue".
- The Mail app will attempt to set up your account. If everything is correct, you should see a success message.
- Click "Done" to close the preferences window.
Method 2: Adding a Hotmail account using the Outlook app
If you have the Outlook app installed on your Mac, you can also add your Hotmail account using the following steps:
- Open the Outlook app on your Mac.
- Click on "File" in the top menu bar and select "Add Account".
- Select "Other Account" from the dropdown menu.
- Enter your Hotmail email address and password in the respective fields.
- Click "Connect".
- You may be prompted to enter additional information, such as your name and email address. Fill in the required fields and click "Connect".
- The Outlook app will attempt to set up your account. If everything is correct, you should see a success message.
- Click "Done" to close the add account window.
Troubleshooting tips
If you encounter any issues while setting up your Hotmail account on your Mac, try the following:
- Make sure you're using the correct email address and password.
- Check that your Hotmail account is not blocked or suspended.
- Try restarting the Mail app or Outlook app.
- Check for any updates to the Mail app or Outlook app and install them if necessary.