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

  1. Open the Mail app on your Mac. You can find it in the Applications folder or use Spotlight to search for it.
  2. Click on "Mail" in the top menu bar and select "Preferences" (or use the keyboard shortcut Command + Comma).
  3. Click on the "Accounts" tab.
  4. Click on the "+" button at the bottom left corner of the window.
  5. Select "Other Mail Account" from the dropdown menu.
  6. Enter your Hotmail email address and password in the respective fields.
  7. Click "Continue".
  8. You may be prompted to enter additional information, such as your name and email address. Fill in the required fields and click "Continue".
  9. The Mail app will attempt to set up your account. If everything is correct, you should see a success message.
  10. 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:

  1. Open the Outlook app on your Mac.
  2. Click on "File" in the top menu bar and select "Add Account".
  3. Select "Other Account" from the dropdown menu.
  4. Enter your Hotmail email address and password in the respective fields.
  5. Click "Connect".
  6. You may be prompted to enter additional information, such as your name and email address. Fill in the required fields and click "Connect".
  7. The Outlook app will attempt to set up your account. If everything is correct, you should see a success message.
  8. 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: