How to create a new hotmail account
Here's a step-by-step guide to creating a new Hotmail account:
Note: Hotmail is now part of Outlook.com, so you'll be creating an Outlook.com account instead.
Requirements:
- You must be at least 13 years old to create an account.
- You must have a valid email address to verify your account.
Step-by-Step Instructions:
- Go to Outlook.com: Open a web browser and navigate to www.outlook.com.
- Click on "Create account": In the top right corner of the page, click on the "Create account" button.
- Choose your account type: Select "Personal" as your account type.
- Enter your information: Fill in the required fields with your personal information, including:
- First name
- Last name
- Email address (choose a unique and memorable address)
- Password (choose a strong and unique password)
- Birthday
- Gender
- Add a recovery email address: Enter an email address that you have access to, in case you forget your password.
- Add a phone number: Enter a phone number that you have access to, in case you need to reset your password.
- Verify your account: Click on the "Next" button to verify your account. You'll receive an email at the email address you entered earlier. Open the email and click on the verification link to activate your account.
- Set up your account: Once your account is verified, you'll be prompted to set up your account. You can add a profile picture, change your password, and set up other account settings.
- Start using your account: You can now start using your new Hotmail account (now Outlook.com account) to send and receive emails.
Tips:
- Make sure to choose a strong and unique password for your account.
- Use a valid email address to verify your account.
- Keep your account information up to date and secure.
- Be cautious when clicking on links or downloading attachments from unknown sources.
That's it! You now have a new Hotmail account (Outlook.com account).