How to update mail in outlook 2010

To update your email account settings in Outlook 2010, follow these steps:

Method 1: Update Email Account Settings

  1. Open Outlook 2010 and click on the "File" tab.
  2. Click on "Account Settings" from the left-hand menu.
  3. Click on "Manage Accounts" and then select the email account you want to update.
  4. Click on "Change" next to "Account Settings".
  5. In the "Change Account" window, click on the "More Settings" button.
  6. In the "Internet Email Settings" window, update the following settings as needed:
    • "My outgoing server (SMTP) requires authentication" - select this option if your email provider requires authentication.
    • "Use the following server" - enter the SMTP server address provided by your email provider.
    • "Use the following server" - enter the IMAP or POP3 server address provided by your email provider.
    • "Username" - enter your email address or username provided by your email provider.
    • "Password" - enter your email password provided by your email provider.
  7. Click "OK" to save the changes.

Method 2: Update Email Account Settings using the "Repair" Option

  1. Open Outlook 2010 and click on the "File" tab.
  2. Click on "Account Settings" from the left-hand menu.
  3. Click on "Repair" next to "Account Settings".
  4. In the "Repair Account" window, select the email account you want to update.
  5. Click "Repair" to start the repair process.
  6. Follow the prompts to update the email account settings.

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