How to configure live mail in outlook 2010
To configure Live Mail in Outlook 2010, you'll need to set up a new email account in Outlook. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you do so:
Step 1: Open Outlook 2010
Launch Outlook 2010 on your computer.
Step 2: Click on "File"
In the top left corner of the Outlook window, click on the "File" tab.
Step 3: Click on "Add Account"
In the "File" tab, click on "Add Account" in the "Info" section.
Step 4: Select "Manual setup or additional server types"
In the "Add Account" window, select "Manual setup or additional server types" and click "Next".
Step 5: Select "Internet Email"
In the "Choose an account type" window, select "Internet Email" and click "Next".
Step 6: Enter your Live Mail account settings
In the "Internet Email Settings" window, enter the following information:
- Your name: Enter your name as you want it to appear in the "From" field of your emails.
- Email address: Enter your Live Mail email address (e.g., [yourname]@live.com).
- Account type: Select "POP3" or "IMAP" (depending on your preference).
- Incoming mail server: Enter "imap-mail.outlook.com" (for IMAP) or "pop3-mail.outlook.com" (for POP3).
- Outgoing mail server: Enter "smtp-mail.outlook.com".
- User Name: Enter your Live Mail email address (e.g., [yourname]@live.com).
- Password: Enter your Live Mail password.
Step 7: Click "Next" and then "Finish"
Click "Next" and then "Finish" to complete the setup process.
Step 8: Set up your account
Outlook will now try to connect to your Live Mail account. If everything is set up correctly, you should see a confirmation message. Click "OK" to close the window.
Step 9: Set up your account settings
In the "Account Settings" window, you can configure additional settings, such as:
- Send and receive intervals
- Server timeouts
- Connection settings
Click "OK" to close the window.
That's it! Your Live Mail account should now be set up in Outlook 2010. You can start sending and receiving emails using your Live Mail account.