How to use hotmail with outlook

Hotmail was acquired by Microsoft in 2012 and was merged with Outlook.com. As a result, you can use your Hotmail account with Outlook.com. Here's how:

Method 1: Access Hotmail from Outlook.com

1. Go to Outlook.com and sign in with your Hotmail email address and password.
2. You will be redirected to your Hotmail inbox, where you can access your emails, contacts, and other features.

Method 2: Link Hotmail to Outlook

1. Sign in to Outlook.com with your Microsoft account (if you don't have one, create a new account).
2. Click on the gear icon () in the top right corner and select "View all Outlook settings."
3. Scroll down to the "Accounts" section and click on "Linked accounts."
4. Click on "Add a mailbox" and select "Hotmail" from the list of available providers.
5. Enter your Hotmail email address and password, and click "Sign in."
6. You will be prompted to link your Hotmail account to your Outlook account. Click "Link" to complete the process.

Method 3: Use Hotmail with Outlook Desktop App

1. Download and install the Outlook desktop app from the Microsoft website.
2. Launch the app and sign in with your Microsoft account (if you don't have one, create a new account).
3. Click on the "File" menu and select "Add Account."
4. Select "Manual setup or additional server types" and click "Next."
5. Select "Hotmail" as the email provider and enter your Hotmail email address and password.
6. Click "Connect" to complete the setup process.

Tips and Considerations

• When you link your Hotmail account to Outlook, you will be able to access your Hotmail emails, contacts, and calendar events from Outlook.com or the Outlook desktop app.
• You can also use your Hotmail account with other Microsoft services, such as OneDrive and Office Online.
• If you have a Hotmail account with a custom domain (e.g., @yourcompany.com), you may need to set up a separate account in Outlook.com to access your emails and other features.
• Hotmail accounts are being phased out, and Microsoft recommends switching to Outlook.com for new accounts. However, you can still use your Hotmail account with Outlook.com and the Outlook desktop app.