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

  1. Open Windows Mail by searching for it in the Start menu or by clicking on the Mail app in the Start menu.
  2. Click on the "Accounts" button in the top right corner of the window.
  3. Click on the account you want to edit from the list of accounts.
  4. Click on the "Edit" button next to the account name.
  5. 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.
  6. Click "Save" to save your changes.

Method 2: Change Account Settings from the Control Panel

  1. Open the Control Panel by searching for it in the Start menu or by clicking on the Start button and selecting "Control Panel".
  2. Click on "Mail" (or "Mail (Windows Live)" in Windows 10).
  3. Click on the "Accounts" tab.
  4. Select the account you want to edit from the list of accounts.
  5. Click on the "Properties" button.
  6. 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.
  7. Click "OK" to save your changes.

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