How to change email settings windows live mail

To change email settings in Windows Live Mail, follow these steps:

Step 1: Open Windows Live Mail

• Click on the Windows Live Mail icon on your desktop or start menu to open the application.

Step 2: Go to the "Accounts" tab

• Click on the "Accounts" tab located at the top of the Windows Live Mail window.

Step 3: Select the account you want to edit

• In the "Accounts" tab, select the email account you want to edit by clicking on it.

Step 4: Click on "Properties"

• Click on the "Properties" button located at the bottom of the "Accounts" tab.

Step 5: Edit email settings

• In the "Properties" window, you can edit the following settings:
  • Email address: Enter your new email address if you want to change it.
  • Password: Enter your new password if you want to change it.
  • Server settings: You can edit the server settings, such as the incoming and outgoing mail servers, port numbers, and encryption settings.
  • Advanced settings: You can also edit advanced settings, such as the SMTP authentication method and the POP3/IMAP settings.

Step 6: Click "OK" to save changes

• Click "OK" to save the changes you made to the email settings.

Step 7: Restart Windows Live Mail

• Restart Windows Live Mail to apply the changes.

Additional tips:

• If you're having trouble connecting to your email account, you can try resetting your password or checking your email account settings with your email provider.
• If you're using a POP3 account, you may need to update the "Incoming mail server" and "Outgoing mail server" settings to match your email provider's settings.
• If you're using an IMAP account, you may need to update the "Incoming mail server" and "Outgoing mail server" settings to match your email provider's settings.