How to change windows live mail settings to imap

To change Windows Live Mail settings to use IMAP (Internet Message Access Protocol), you'll need to follow these steps:

Step 1: Open Windows Live Mail

Launch Windows Live Mail on your computer.

Step 2: Go to the Accounts settings

Click on the "Accounts" button in the top menu bar, then select "Account Settings" from the drop-down menu.

Step 3: Select the account you want to modify

In the "Account Settings" window, select the email account you want to modify (e.g., your Gmail or Outlook.com account).

Step 4: Click on "More Settings"

Click on the "More Settings" button next to the account you selected.

Step 5: Go to the "Advanced" tab

In the "More Settings" window, click on the "Advanced" tab.

Step 6: Change the "Server" settings

In the "Advanced" tab, click on the "Server" dropdown menu and select "IMAP" as the server type.

Step 7: Enter the IMAP server settings

Enter the following IMAP server settings:

• Incoming mail server: imap.gmail.com (or imap.outlook.com for Outlook.com)
• Outgoing mail server: smtp.gmail.com (or smtp.outlook.com for Outlook.com)
• Port: 993 (or 587 for outgoing mail)

Step 8: Save the changes

Click "OK" to save the changes.

Step 9: Restart Windows Live Mail

Restart Windows Live Mail to apply the changes.

Additional tips:

• Make sure you have enabled IMAP access in your email provider's settings (e.g., in your Gmail or Outlook.com account settings).
• If you're using a custom domain email address, you may need to use a different IMAP server address (e.g., imap.yourdomain.com).
• If you're having trouble connecting to your IMAP server, check your email provider's documentation for troubleshooting tips.

By following these steps, you should be able to change your Windows Live Mail settings to use IMAP.