How to add mail account in windows 8
To add a mail account in Windows 8, follow these steps:
Method 1: Add a mail account using the Mail app
- Open the Mail app: You can find the Mail app on the Start screen or in the Apps view.
- Click on the "Accounts" button: It's located in the top right corner of the Mail app window.
- Click on "Add an account": This will open the "Add an account" window.
- Select the type of account you want to add: You can choose from Outlook.com, Gmail, Yahoo, Exchange, or other email providers.
- Enter your email address and password: Enter your email address and password to sign in to your account.
- Click "Next": Once you've entered your credentials, click "Next" to continue.
- Set up your account: You may need to set up additional settings, such as your name, email address, and password.
- Click "Finish": Once you've completed the setup process, click "Finish" to add your account to the Mail app.
Method 2: Add a mail account using the Windows Settings
- Open the Windows Settings: You can find the Windows Settings by clicking on the Start button and selecting "Settings".
- Click on "Accounts": In the Windows Settings window, click on "Accounts".
- Click on "Email & accounts": In the "Accounts" window, click on "Email & accounts".
- Click on "Add an account": This will open the "Add an account" window.
- Select the type of account you want to add: You can choose from Outlook.com, Gmail, Yahoo, Exchange, or other email providers.
- Enter your email address and password: Enter your email address and password to sign in to your account.
- Click "Next": Once you've entered your credentials, click "Next" to continue.
- Set up your account: You may need to set up additional settings, such as your name, email address, and password.
- Click "Finish": Once you've completed the setup process, click "Finish" to add your account to Windows.
Additional tips
- Make sure you have a stable internet connection to set up your mail account.
- If you're using a work or school email account, you may need to contact your IT department for assistance with setting up your account.
- You can add multiple mail accounts to Windows 8, and switch between them easily using the Mail app.