How to change account settings windows mail
To change account settings in Windows Mail, follow these steps:
Method 1: Change Account Settings from the Windows Mail Interface
- Open Windows Mail by searching for it in the Start menu or by clicking on the Mail app in the Start menu.
- Click on the "Accounts" button in the top right corner of the window.
- Click on the account you want to edit from the list of accounts.
- Click on the "Edit" button next to the account name.
- In the "Account settings" window, you can change the following settings:
- Account name: Change the name of the account.
- Email address: Change the email address associated with the account.
- Password: Change the password for the account.
- Server settings: Change the server settings, such as the incoming and outgoing mail servers, port numbers, and authentication settings.
- Advanced settings: Change advanced settings, such as the account type, SSL/TLS settings, and more.
- Click "Save" to save your changes.
Method 2: Change Account Settings from the Control Panel
- Open the Control Panel by searching for it in the Start menu or by clicking on the Start button and selecting "Control Panel".
- Click on "Mail" (or "Mail (Windows Live)" in Windows 10).
- Click on the "Accounts" tab.
- Select the account you want to edit from the list of accounts.
- Click on the "Properties" button.
- In the "Account properties" window, you can change the following settings:
- Account name: Change the name of the account.
- Email address: Change the email address associated with the account.
- Password: Change the password for the account.
- Server settings: Change the server settings, such as the incoming and outgoing mail servers, port numbers, and authentication settings.
- Advanced settings: Change advanced settings, such as the account type, SSL/TLS settings, and more.
- Click "OK" to save your changes.
Additional Tips
- If you're having trouble connecting to your email account, try restarting Windows Mail or checking your internet connection.
- If you're using a POP3 account, you may need to configure the account settings manually, as Windows Mail may not be able to detect the settings automatically.
- If you're using an IMAP account, you may need to configure the account settings manually, as Windows Mail may not be able to detect the settings automatically.