How to change hotmail alternative email

To change your Hotmail alternative email, also known as an alias, you can follow these steps:

Method 1: Using the Outlook.com website

  1. Sign in to your Hotmail account on the Outlook.com website.
  2. Click on the gear icon () in the top right corner of the page.
  3. Select "View all Outlook settings" from the dropdown menu.
  4. Scroll down to the "Accounts" section.
  5. Click on "Manage aliases" under the "Account" section.
  6. Click on the "Add alias" button.
  7. Enter the new email address you want to use as an alternative email address.
  8. Click "Save" to save the changes.

Method 2: Using the Outlook app

  1. Open the Outlook app on your mobile device or computer.
  2. Sign in to your Hotmail account.
  3. Tap on the "Settings" icon (represented by a gear icon) in the top right corner of the screen.
  4. Scroll down to the "Accounts" section.
  5. Tap on "Manage aliases".
  6. Tap on the "Add alias" button.
  7. Enter the new email address you want to use as an alternative email address.
  8. Tap "Save" to save the changes.

Method 3: Using the Windows Live Mail client

  1. Open Windows Live Mail on your computer.
  2. Sign in to your Hotmail account.
  3. Click on "File" > "Account Settings".
  4. Click on the "Email" tab.
  5. Click on "Add" next to "Email accounts".
  6. Enter the new email address you want to use as an alternative email address.
  7. Click "OK" to save the changes.

Once you've changed your alternative email address, you can use it to receive emails sent to the original Hotmail address. Note that you can have up to 10 aliases for your Hotmail account.