How to create outlook mail account
Here's a step-by-step guide to create an Outlook mail account:
Method 1: Create an Outlook account using a Microsoft account
- Go to the Outlook website (www.outlook.com) and click on "Sign up" at the top right corner.
- Enter your first and last name, and choose a username (this will be your email address).
- Enter a valid email address (this will be your recovery email address).
- Choose a strong password and confirm it.
- Enter your birthday and gender.
- Click on "Next" and then "Create account".
- You will receive a verification email at the email address you provided. Click on the verification link to activate your account.
Method 2: Create an Outlook account using an existing email address
- Go to the Outlook website (www.outlook.com) and click on "Sign up" at the top right corner.
- Click on "Use an existing email address" and enter your existing email address.
- Enter a valid password and confirm it.
- Enter your first and last name.
- Click on "Next" and then "Create account".
- You will receive a verification email at the email address you provided. Click on the verification link to activate your account.
Method 3: Create an Outlook account using a work or school account
- Go to the Outlook website (www.outlook.com) and click on "Sign up" at the top right corner.
- Click on "Use a work or school account" and enter your work or school email address.
- Enter your password and confirm it.
- Enter your first and last name.
- Click on "Next" and then "Create account".
- You will receive a verification email at the email address you provided. Click on the verification link to activate your account.
Additional steps
- Once you've created your account, you'll need to set up your account settings, such as your time zone, language, and notification preferences.
- You can also set up two-factor authentication (2FA) to add an extra layer of security to your account.
- You can also set up your calendar, contacts, and tasks to get started with using Outlook.
That's it! You should now have a new Outlook mail account set up and ready to use.