How to connect hotmail to mac mail

To connect Hotmail to Mac Mail, you'll need to set up an IMAP account. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you do so:

Prerequisites:

  1. Make sure you have a Hotmail account (now known as Outlook.com).
  2. Ensure your Mac is running macOS High Sierra (10.13) or later.
  3. Install the latest version of Mail app on your Mac.

Step 1: Create an App Password

  1. Go to the Outlook.com account settings page: https://account.microsoft.com/services
  2. Sign in with your Hotmail account credentials.
  3. Click on "Security" and then "App passwords".
  4. Click on "Create a new app password".
  5. Choose "Mail" as the app type and "Other" as the device type.
  6. Note down the generated app password.

Step 2: Set up IMAP Account in Mac Mail

  1. Open the Mail app on your Mac.
  2. Click on "Mail" in the top menu bar and select "Preferences".
  3. Click on "Accounts" and then click the "+" button to add a new account.
  4. Select "Other Mail Account" and click "Continue".
  5. Enter your Hotmail email address and password. (Note: You'll need to use the app password created in Step 1.)
  6. Select "IMAP" as the account type and click "Continue".
  7. Enter the following IMAP settings:
    • Host Name: imap-mail.outlook.com
    • Port: 993
    • Username: Your Hotmail email address
    • Password: The app password created in Step 1
  8. Click "Continue" and then "Create".
  9. Your Hotmail account should now be set up in Mac Mail.

Step 3: Configure SMTP Settings (optional)

If you want to send emails from your Hotmail account using Mac Mail, you'll need to set up the SMTP settings. Follow these steps:

  1. Go back to the "Accounts" preferences page.
  2. Select your Hotmail account and click the "Edit" button.
  3. Click on "SMTP" and enter the following settings:
    • Host Name: smtp-mail.outlook.com
    • Port: 587
    • Username: Your Hotmail email address
    • Password: The app password created in Step 1
  4. Click "Continue" and then "Create".

That's it! Your Hotmail account should now be connected to Mac Mail using IMAP. You can access your Hotmail emails, contacts, and calendar events in the Mail app on your Mac.