Live com incoming mail server
A live.com incoming mail server is used to receive emails sent to your @live.com or @outlook.com email address. Here are the details:
Incoming Mail Server (POP3/IMAP):
- Server name: pop.live.com (POP3) or imap.live.com (IMAP)
- Port: 995 (POP3) or 993 (IMAP)
- Encryption: SSL/TLS
Note: You can use either POP3 or IMAP to receive emails, but IMAP is recommended as it allows you to access your emails from multiple devices and synchronize them across all devices.
Settings:
- POP3:
- Server: pop.live.com
- Port: 995
- Encryption: SSL/TLS
- Username: your @live.com or @outlook.com email address
- Password: your email account password
- IMAP:
- Server: imap.live.com
- Port: 993
- Encryption: SSL/TLS
- Username: your @live.com or @outlook.com email address
- Password: your email account password
Additional Tips:
- Make sure to enable SSL/TLS encryption when setting up your email client to ensure secure communication with the server.
- If you're using a third-party email client, you may need to configure the server settings manually. Consult your email client's documentation for more information.
- If you're having trouble connecting to the server, try checking your email account settings or contacting Microsoft Support for assistance.