How to configure hotmail mail to microsoft outlook

To configure Hotmail (now Outlook.com) email account in Microsoft Outlook, follow these steps:

Method 1: Manual Configuration

1. Open Microsoft Outlook and go to File > Add Account.
2. Select Manual setup or additional server types and click Next.
3. Choose POP or IMAP and click Next.
4. Enter the following settings:
   • Your Name: Your name as you want it to appear in the From field.
   • Email Address: Your Hotmail email address (e.g., [yourname]@outlook.com).
   • Account Type: Select POP3 or IMAP.
   • Incoming mail server: outlook.com (or outlook.office365.com if you have an Office 365 subscription).
   • Outgoing mail server: smtp.outlook.com (or smtp.office365.com if you have an Office 365 subscription).
   • User Name: Your Hotmail email address (e.g., [yourname]@outlook.com).
   • Password: Your Hotmail password.
5. Click Next and then Finish.

Method 2: Using the Outlook Setup Wizard

1. Open Microsoft Outlook and go to File > Add Account.
2. Select Outlook.com and click Connect.
3. Enter your Hotmail email address and password, and click Sign in.
4. Follow the prompts to complete the setup process.

Additional Settings

• Port Numbers:
  • Incoming (IMAP): 993 (SSL) or 143 (TLS)
  • Outgoing (SMTP): 587 (TLS) or 25 (SSL)
• Authentication: Select Basic Authentication or OAuth 2.0 (if available)
• SSL/TLS: Enable SSL/TLS encryption for both incoming and outgoing connections

Troubleshooting Tips

• If you encounter issues, try restarting Outlook and re-configuring your account.
• Ensure that your Hotmail account is set up correctly and that you have the correct login credentials.
• If you're using a firewall or antivirus software, ensure that it's not blocking the connection.

By following these steps, you should be able to configure your Hotmail email account in Microsoft Outlook. If you encounter any issues or have further questions, feel free to ask!