How to open zoho mail account in outlook
To open a Zoho Mail account in Outlook, you'll need to follow these steps:
Method 1: Using IMAP
- Open Outlook and go to the "File" menu.
- Click on "Add Account" and then select "Manual setup or additional server types".
- Choose "Internet Email" and click "Next".
- Enter your Zoho Mail account details:
- Your Name: Enter your name as you want it to appear in the "From" field.
- Email Address: Enter your Zoho Mail address (e.g., [yourname]@zohomail.com).
- Account Type: Select "POP3" or "IMAP" (IMAP is recommended for syncing emails).
- Incoming mail server: imap.zohomail.com
- Outgoing mail server: smtp.zohomail.com
- Username: Your Zoho Mail username (e.g., yourname).
- Password: Your Zoho Mail password.
- Click "Next" and then "Finish".
Method 2: Using Exchange
- Open Outlook and go to the "File" menu.
- Click on "Add Account" and then select "Manual setup or additional server types".
- Choose "Microsoft Exchange" and click "Next".
- Enter your Zoho Mail account details:
- Your Name: Enter your name as you want it to appear in the "From" field.
- Email Address: Enter your Zoho Mail address (e.g., [yourname]@zohomail.com).
- Server: exchange.zohomail.com
- Username: Your Zoho Mail username (e.g., yourname).
- Password: Your Zoho Mail password.
- Click "Next" and then "Finish".
Additional Settings
After setting up your Zoho Mail account in Outlook, you may need to configure some additional settings:
- IMAP settings:
- Port: 993 (SSL) or 143 (TLS)
- Authentication: Normal password or OAuth
- SMTP settings:
- Port: 587 (TLS) or 465 (SSL)
- Authentication: Normal password or OAuth
Troubleshooting Tips
If you encounter issues while setting up your Zoho Mail account in Outlook, try the following:
- Check your Zoho Mail account settings to ensure that IMAP or Exchange is enabled.
- Verify that your username and password are correct.
- Ensure that your Outlook account is configured to use the correct port numbers and authentication methods.
- If you're still having issues, contact Zoho Mail support or Outlook support for further assistance.