How to set up hotmail account on mac mail

To set up a Hotmail account on Mac Mail, follow these steps:

Step 1: Open Mac Mail

• Click on the Mail app icon in the Dock or Applications folder to open it.

Step 2: Create a New Account

• Click on "Mail" in the top menu bar and select "Preferences" (or use the keyboard shortcut Command +,).
• Click on the "Accounts" tab.
• Click the "+" button at the bottom left corner of the window to create a new account.

Step 3: Enter Account Information

• Enter your name and email address (your Hotmail address) in the respective fields.
• Select "IMAP" as the account type.
• Enter the following settings:
  • Server: imap-mail.outlook.com
  • User Name: your Hotmail address (e.g., [email protected])
  • Password: your Hotmail password
  • Authentication: Password
• Click "Continue" to move to the next step.

Step 4: Enter SMTP Settings

• Click on the "SMTP" tab.
• Enter the following settings:
  • Server: smtp-mail.outlook.com
  • User Name: your Hotmail address (e.g., [email protected])
  • Password: your Hotmail password
  • Authentication: Password
• Click "Continue" to move to the next step.

Step 5: Verify Account Settings

• Review the account settings to ensure everything is correct.
• If everything looks good, click "Create" to save the account settings.

Step 6: Set Up Account

• Mac Mail will attempt to connect to your Hotmail account using the settings you provided.
• If the connection is successful, you'll see your Hotmail inbox, sent items, and other folders in the left sidebar of the Mac Mail window.

That's it! You should now be able to access your Hotmail account using Mac Mail. If you encounter any issues, you can try restarting the Mail app or checking the Hotmail account settings again.