How to find outlook mail server name

To find the Outlook mail server name, you can follow these steps:

Method 1: Check your Outlook account settings

1. Open Outlook and go to the "File" menu.
2. Click on "Account Settings" (in Outlook 2016 and later) or "Account Options" (in Outlook 2013 and earlier).
3. Click on "Account Settings" again.
4. Look for the "Server" or "Incoming Mail Server" field. This will display the mail server name.

Method 2: Check your email provider's website

1. Go to your email provider's website (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Outlook.com).
2. Sign in to your account.
3. Look for the "Settings" or "Account" section.
4. Check for the "Incoming Mail Server" or "POP/IMAP Server" field. This will display the mail server name.

Method 3: Check your Outlook profile settings

1. Open Outlook and go to the "File" menu.
2. Click on "Options" (in Outlook 2016 and later) or "Tools" (in Outlook 2013 and earlier).
3. Click on "Account Settings" (in Outlook 2016 and later) or "Email Accounts" (in Outlook 2013 and earlier).
4. Select your email account and click on "Change" or "Edit".
5. Look for the "Server" or "Incoming Mail Server" field. This will display the mail server name.

Common mail server names

Here are some common mail server names for popular email providers:

• Gmail: imap.gmail.com (IMAP) or pop.gmail.com (POP)
• Yahoo: imap.yahoo.com (IMAP) or pop.yahoo.com (POP)
• Outlook.com: imap-mail.outlook.com (IMAP) or pop-mail.outlook.com (POP)
• Exchange (Microsoft): .mail.onmicrosoft.com (IMAP) or .mail.onmicrosoft.com (POP)

Note: The mail server name may vary depending on your email provider and account settings.