How to add outlook 365 to mac mail

To add Outlook 365 to Mac Mail, you'll need to set up an IMAP account. Here's a step-by-step guide:

Prerequisites:

  1. Make sure you have an Outlook 365 account and are signed in to the Outlook website.
  2. Ensure that your Outlook 365 account is set up to allow IMAP access. You can do this by going to the Outlook website, clicking on your profile picture, and selecting "View account settings." Then, click on "Advanced" and make sure the "IMAP" option is enabled.

Step-by-Step Instructions:

  1. Open Mac Mail on your Mac.
  2. Click on "Mail" in the top menu bar and select "Preferences."
  3. Click on the "Accounts" tab.
  4. Click the "+" button at the bottom left corner of the window to create a new account.
  5. Select "Other Mail Account" and click "Continue."
  6. Enter your name, email address, and password for your Outlook 365 account.
  7. Select "IMAP" as the account type and click "Continue."
  8. Enter the following IMAP settings:
    • Incoming Mail Server: imap-mail.outlook.com
    • Outgoing Mail Server: smtp-mail.outlook.com
    • User Name: your Outlook 365 email address
    • Password: your Outlook 365 password
  9. Click "Continue" to save the account settings.
  10. Mac Mail will verify the account settings. If everything is correct, you'll see a success message.
  11. Click "Done" to close the account setup window.

Additional Settings:

  1. To set up your Outlook 365 account to use SSL encryption, go to the "Accounts" tab in Mac Mail preferences and select your Outlook 365 account. Then, click on the "Advanced" tab and select "Use SSL" for both the incoming and outgoing mail servers.
  2. To set up your Outlook 365 account to use authentication, go to the "Accounts" tab in Mac Mail preferences and select your Outlook 365 account. Then, click on the "Advanced" tab and select "Use Authentication" for both the incoming and outgoing mail servers.

Troubleshooting Tips:

  1. If you encounter issues setting up your Outlook 365 account in Mac Mail, try restarting your Mac and then trying to set up the account again.
  2. If you're still having trouble, check the Outlook 365 account settings to ensure that IMAP access is enabled and that your password is correct.
  3. If you're using a proxy server or VPN, try disabling it and then trying to set up the account again.

By following these steps, you should be able to add your Outlook 365 account to Mac Mail and start using it to send and receive emails.