How to sync windows 10 mail to android
To sync Windows 10 Mail with Android, you'll need to use Microsoft's Outlook app on your Android device and set up a few settings on your Windows 10 machine. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you achieve this:
Prerequisites:
- Make sure you have Windows 10 version 1607 or later installed on your machine.
- Ensure you have the Outlook app installed on your Android device. You can download it from the Google Play Store.
- Set up your email account on your Windows 10 machine using the Mail app. If you haven't already, follow these steps:
- Go to Settings > Accounts > Email & accounts.
- Click "Add an account" and select "Outlook.com" or "Exchange" (if your email account is hosted on an Exchange server).
- Enter your email address and password, and follow the prompts to set up your account.
Syncing Windows 10 Mail with Android:
- On your Android device, open the Outlook app and sign in with your Microsoft account (the same one you used to set up your email account on your Windows 10 machine).
- Tap the three horizontal lines (menu icon) in the top left corner, then select "Settings" (gear icon).
- Scroll down to "Accounts" and select "Add account".
- Choose "Exchange" or "Office 365" as the account type, depending on your email provider.
- Enter your email address and password, and select "Sign in".
- On the next screen, select "Sync calendar" and "Sync contacts" to enable synchronization.
- Tap "Next" and then "Done" to complete the setup process.
Additional Settings:
- On your Windows 10 machine, go to Settings > Accounts > Email & accounts.
- Select your email account and click "Manage" next to "Sync settings".
- Under "Sync settings", toggle the switch next to "Sync email" to the "On" position.
- You can also toggle the switch next to "Sync calendar" and "Sync contacts" to the "On" position if you want to sync these items as well.
Tips and Variations:
- If you're using an Exchange account, you may need to configure your account settings on your Android device to match your Exchange server settings.
- If you're using an Outlook.com account, you can also use the Outlook app on your Android device to access your email, calendar, and contacts.
- To sync your Android device with your Windows 10 machine, you can also use the Microsoft Intune app or the Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync (EAS) protocol.
By following these steps, you should be able to sync your Windows 10 Mail with your Android device, ensuring that your email, calendar, and contacts are up-to-date across both platforms.