How to create a hotmail email address

Hotmail is a free email service provided by Microsoft, and creating a Hotmail email address is a straightforward process. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you create a Hotmail email address:

Method 1: Create a Hotmail email address using the Microsoft website

  1. Go to the Microsoft website (www.outlook.com) and click on the "Sign up" button.
  2. Enter your first and last name, and choose a username (also known as your email address). Make sure it's unique and easy to remember.
  3. Enter a valid password and confirm it.
  4. Enter your birthday and gender.
  5. Enter your country or region and language.
  6. Click on the "Next" button.
  7. You'll be asked to enter your phone number and verify it using a text message or phone call.
  8. Once you've verified your phone number, you'll be asked to enter your recovery email address and security questions.
  9. Review the Microsoft Services Agreement and click on the "Create account" button.

Method 2: Create a Hotmail email address using the Outlook app

  1. Download and install the Outlook app from the App Store (for iOS devices) or Google Play Store (for Android devices).
  2. Open the Outlook app and tap on the "Sign up" button.
  3. Enter your first and last name, and choose a username (also known as your email address). Make sure it's unique and easy to remember.
  4. Enter a valid password and confirm it.
  5. Enter your birthday and gender.
  6. Enter your country or region and language.
  7. Tap on the "Next" button.
  8. You'll be asked to enter your phone number and verify it using a text message or phone call.
  9. Once you've verified your phone number, you'll be asked to enter your recovery email address and security questions.
  10. Review the Microsoft Services Agreement and tap on the "Create account" button.

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