How to receive sent mail from server to outlook

To receive sent mail from a server to Outlook, you'll need to set up your email account to retrieve emails from the server. Here's a step-by-step guide:

Prerequisites:

1. You have an email account on a server (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Outlook.com, or a custom email server).
2. You have Outlook installed on your device (computer or mobile).
3. You have the email account's login credentials (username and password).

Step 1: Set up your email account in Outlook

1. Open Outlook and go to File > Add Account.
2. Select Manual setup or additional server types and click Next.
3. Choose your email provider from the list (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Outlook.com, or Other).
4. Enter your email address, username, and password.
5. Click Next and then Finish.

Step 2: Configure your email account to retrieve sent mail

1. In Outlook, go to File > Account Settings (or Tools > Account Settings in older versions).
2. Select your email account and click Change.
3. In the More Settings window, click on the Advanced tab.
4. Under Sent Items, select the option to Leave a copy of messages on the server.
5. Set the Retention period to Forever or a desired duration.
6. Click OK to save the changes.

Step 3: Enable IMAP or POP3 (if necessary)

If your email provider uses IMAP (Internet Message Access Protocol) or POP3 (Post Office Protocol version 3) to retrieve emails, you may need to enable it:

1. Go to your email provider's settings or account management page.
2. Look for the IMAP or POP3 settings and enable them.
3. Note down the IMAP or POP3 server settings (e.g., imap.gmail.com, pop.gmail.com).

Step 4: Update your Outlook account settings

1. Go back to Outlook and select your email account.
2. Click File > Account Settings (or Tools > Account Settings in older versions).
3. Select your email account and click Change.
4. In the More Settings window, click on the Advanced tab.
5. Under Server Settings, enter the IMAP or POP3 server settings you noted down earlier.
6. Click OK to save the changes.

Step 5: Sync your sent mail

1. Close and reopen Outlook to ensure the changes take effect.
2. Your sent mail should now be synced with your Outlook account.

Tips and Variations:

• If you're using a custom email server, you may need to consult your server administrator for specific settings.
• Some email providers, like Gmail, may require you to enable Less secure app access or Allow less secure apps to allow Outlook to connect.
• If you're experiencing issues, try restarting Outlook or checking your email provider's settings for any errors.

By following these steps, you should be able to receive sent mail from your server to Outlook.