How to change your mail in to outlook
To change your email account to Outlook, you'll need to follow these steps:
Method 1: Using Outlook's Built-in Setup Wizard
- Open Outlook on your computer or mobile device.
- Click on the "File" menu (or "Settings" on mobile) and select "Add Account".
- Click on "Manual setup or additional server types" and then select "POP or IMAP".
- Enter your email address and password, and then click "Next".
- Select the account type (POP3 or IMAP) and enter the server settings:
- POP3:
pop.outlook.com
(incoming) andsmtp.outlook.com
(outgoing) - IMAP:
imap.outlook.com
(incoming) andsmtp.outlook.com
(outgoing)
- POP3:
- Click "Next" and then "Finish" to complete the setup.
Method 2: Using Outlook's Online Setup
- Go to the Outlook website (outlook.com) and sign in with your Microsoft account.
- Click on the gear icon () and select "View all Outlook settings".
- Click on "Mail" and then "Accounts".
- Click on "Add a new account" and select "Outlook.com".
- Enter your email address and password, and then click "Next".
- Select the account type (POP3 or IMAP) and enter the server settings:
- POP3:
pop.outlook.com
(incoming) andsmtp.outlook.com
(outgoing) - IMAP:
imap.outlook.com
(incoming) andsmtp.outlook.com
(outgoing)
- POP3:
- Click "Save" to complete the setup.
Additional Settings
- If you're using POP3, you may want to set up your email client to leave a copy of the message on the server. This will allow you to access your emails from multiple devices.
- If you're using IMAP, you may want to set up your email client to synchronize your emails across all devices.
- You can also set up two-factor authentication (2FA) to add an extra layer of security to your email account.
Troubleshooting Tips
- If you're having trouble setting up your email account, try checking the Outlook server settings or contacting your email provider for assistance.
- If you're experiencing issues with email syncing or connectivity, try restarting your email client or checking for updates.