How to set up bt mail on outlook

To set up BT Mail on Outlook, you'll need to follow these steps:

Step 1: Enable IMAP in your BT Mail account

  1. Log in to your BT Mail account.
  2. Click on the "Settings" icon (represented by a gear) in the top right corner of the page.
  3. Select "Account" from the dropdown menu.
  4. Scroll down to the "IMAP" section and toggle the switch to "On".
  5. Click "Save Changes" to save your changes.

Step 2: Set up your BT Mail account in Outlook

  1. Open Outlook and click on "File" in the top left corner.
  2. Select "Add Account" from the dropdown menu.
  3. Click on "Manual setup or additional server types" and then click "Next".
  4. Select "Internet Email" and click "Next".
  5. Enter the following information:
    • Your Name: Enter your name as you want it to appear in your Outlook emails.
    • Email Address: Enter your BT Mail email address.
    • Account Type: Select "POP" or "IMAP" (IMAP is recommended for syncing emails).
    • Incoming mail server: Enter "imap.bt.com" (for IMAP) or "pop.bt.com" (for POP).
    • Outgoing mail server: Enter "smtp.bt.com".
    • User Name: Enter your BT Mail email address.
    • Password: Enter your BT Mail password.
  6. Click "Next" and then "Finish" to complete the setup process.

Step 3: Configure your BT Mail account in Outlook

  1. In Outlook, go to "File" > "Account Settings" > "Account" > "Change".
  2. In the "Change Account" window, select "More Settings" and then click "Outgoing Server".
  3. Check the box next to "My outgoing server (SMTP) requires authentication".
  4. Select "Use same settings as my incoming mail server".
  5. Click "OK" to save your changes.

Step 4: Test your BT Mail account in Outlook

  1. Send a test email to yourself using your BT Mail account.
  2. Check your BT Mail account to ensure the email was sent successfully.
  3. If you encounter any issues, check your Outlook settings and ensure that your account is set up correctly.

That's it! Your BT Mail account should now be set up and working in Outlook. If you encounter any issues or have further questions, feel free to ask.