How to configure mail com in outlook

To configure a mail.com email account in Outlook, follow these steps:

Method 1: Manual Configuration

1. Open 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 emails.
   • Email Address: Your mail.com email address.
   • Account Type: Select POP3 or IMAP.
   • Incoming mail server: imap.mail.com (IMAP) or pop.mail.com (POP3).
   • Outgoing mail server: smtp.mail.com.
   • User Name: Your mail.com email address.
   • Password: Your mail.com email password.
5. Click Next and then Finish.

Method 2: Auto Configuration

1. Open Outlook and go to File > Add Account.
2. Select Auto Account Setup and click Next.
3. Enter your mail.com email address and password.
4. Outlook will automatically configure your account.

Additional Settings

• IMAP Settings:
  • Port: 993 (SSL) or 143 (TLS)
  • Authentication: Normal password
• POP3 Settings:
  • Port: 995 (SSL) or 110 (TLS)
  • Authentication: Normal password
• SMTP Settings:
  • Port: 587 (TLS) or 25 (SSL)
  • Authentication: Normal password

Troubleshooting Tips

• Make sure your mail.com account is set up correctly and you can access it through a web browser.
• Check your email account settings to ensure that IMAP or POP3 is enabled.
• If you're using a firewall or antivirus software, ensure that it's not blocking the connection.
• If you're still having issues, try resetting your Outlook account settings or contacting mail.com support.

By following these steps, you should be able to configure your mail.com email account in Outlook. If you encounter any issues, feel free to ask!