How to setup email account in windows live mail

Here's a step-by-step guide on how to set up an email account in Windows Live Mail:

Prerequisites:

• You have Windows Live Mail installed on your computer.
• You have an email account with a provider (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Outlook.com, etc.).
• You have the email account's login credentials (username and password).

Step-by-Step Instructions:

1. Launch Windows Live Mail: Click on the Windows Live Mail icon on your desktop or search for it in the Start menu.
2. Click on "Email": In the Windows Live Mail window, click on the "Email" button in the top left corner.
3. Click on "Add an email account": In the "Email" window, click on the "Add an email account" button.
4. Select "Manual setup or additional server types": In the "Add an email account" window, select "Manual setup or additional server types" and click "Next".
5. Choose your email provider: Select your email provider from the list (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Outlook.com, etc.). If your provider is not listed, select "Other" and enter the settings manually.
6. Enter your email account details: Enter your email address, username, and password. You may also need to enter the incoming and outgoing server settings, depending on your email provider.
7. Incoming server settings: Enter the following settings:
   • Incoming mail server: Enter the incoming mail server address (e.g., imap.gmail.com for Gmail).
   • Port: Enter the incoming port number (e.g., 993 for Gmail).
   • Security: Select the security type (e.g., SSL/TLS).
8. Outgoing server settings: Enter the following settings:
   • Outgoing mail server: Enter the outgoing mail server address (e.g., smtp.gmail.com for Gmail).
   • Port: Enter the outgoing port number (e.g., 587 for Gmail).
   • Security: Select the security type (e.g., SSL/TLS).
9. Click "Next": Click "Next" to continue.
10. Verify your account settings: Windows Live Mail will attempt to connect to your email account using the settings you entered. If everything is correct, you should see a success message.
11. Finish setup: Click "Finish" to complete the setup process.

Tips and Variations:

• If you're using a Gmail account, you may need to enable "Less secure app access" in your Google Account settings to allow Windows Live Mail to connect.
• If you're using a Yahoo account, you may need to enable "Allow apps to access your account" in your Yahoo Account settings to allow Windows Live Mail to connect.
• If you're using an Outlook.com account, you may need to enable "Less secure app access" in your Microsoft Account settings to allow Windows Live Mail to connect.
• If you're having trouble connecting, try checking your email provider's settings or contacting their support team for assistance.

That's it! You should now be able to set up your email account in Windows Live Mail.