Icloud mail to outlook

You want to know how to transfer your iCloud email to Outlook. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you do just that:

Method 1: Manual Setup

  1. Create an IMAP account in Outlook:
    • Open Outlook and go to File > Add Account.
    • Select "Manual setup or additional server types" and click "Next".
    • Choose "Internet Email" and click "Next".
    • Enter your iCloud email address and password.
    • Set the account type to "IMAP" and enter the following settings:
      • Incoming mail server: imap.mail.me.com
      • Outgoing mail server: smtp.mail.me.com
      • Port: 993 (IMAP) or 587 (SMTP)
      • Authentication: Password
  2. Set up your iCloud email account in Outlook:
    • Click "Next" to continue the setup process.
    • Outlook will attempt to connect to your iCloud email account. If successful, you'll see a confirmation message.

Method 2: Using iCloud's built-in export feature

  1. Export your iCloud email data:
    • Go to icloud.com and sign in with your Apple ID.
    • Click on the "Mail" icon and select "Settings" (gear icon).
    • Scroll down to the "Advanced" section and click on "Export Mailbox".
    • Choose the email account you want to export and select the "Export" option.
    • Choose the format you want to export your email data in (e.g., MBOX, EML, or PST).
  2. Import the exported data into Outlook:
    • Open Outlook and go to File > Open & Export > Import/Export.
    • Select "Import from another program or file" and click "Next".
    • Choose the file format you exported your email data in (e.g., MBOX, EML, or PST).
    • Follow the prompts to import your email data into Outlook.

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