How to set up hotmail mac mail

To set up Hotmail (now Outlook.com) on Mac Mail, follow these steps:

Step 1: Open Mac Mail

Step 2: Create a New Account

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

Step 3: Enter Your Account Information

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

Step 4: Set Up the Incoming and Outgoing Servers

In the "Incoming Mail Server" section:
- Server: imap-mail.outlook.com
- User Name: your Outlook.com email address (e.g., [email protected])
- Password: your Outlook.com password
In the "Outgoing Mail Server" section:
- Server: smtp-mail.outlook.com
- User Name: your Outlook.com email address (e.g., [email protected])
- Password: your Outlook.com password
Click "Continue" to proceed.

Step 5: Verify Your Account Settings

Mac Mail will attempt to connect to your Outlook.com account. If everything is set up correctly, you should see a success message.
If you encounter any issues, you can try restarting Mac Mail or checking your account settings again.

Step 6: Set Up Your Account

Once your account is set up, you can start using Mac Mail to send and receive emails from your Outlook.com account.
You can also set up folders, labels, and other features to customize your email experience.

That's it! You should now be able to access your Hotmail (Outlook.com) account using Mac Mail.