How to change email address in windows live mail
To change your email address in Windows Live Mail, follow these steps:
Method 1: Change Email Address for an Existing Account
- Open Windows Live Mail.
- Click on the "Accounts" button in the top menu bar.
- Select the account you want to change the email address for from the list of accounts.
- Click on the "Properties" button.
- In the "Account Properties" window, click on the "General" tab.
- Click on the "Change" button next to "Email address".
- Enter your new email address and click "OK".
- Click "OK" again to close the "Account Properties" window.
Method 2: Change Email Address for a New Account
- Open Windows Live Mail.
- Click on the "Accounts" button in the top menu bar.
- Click on "Add a new email account".
- Follow the prompts to set up a new email account.
- When prompted for the email address, enter your new email address.
- Complete the rest of the setup process.
Additional Steps
- If you're using a POP3 account, you may need to update the incoming and outgoing mail servers to match your new email address.
- If you're using an IMAP account, you may need to update the IMAP server to match your new email address.
- You may need to reconfigure your email account settings in other applications or services that use your old email address.
Tips
- Make sure to update your email address in all relevant places, such as your contacts, calendar, and any other applications or services that use your old email address.
- If you're changing your email address due to a change in your domain or hosting provider, you may need to update your DNS settings to point to your new email address.
- If you're experiencing issues with your email account after changing your email address, try restarting Windows Live Mail or contacting your email provider for assistance.