Live.com mail settings
Here are the common mail settings for Live.com (Outlook.com) accounts:
Incoming Mail Server (IMAP) Settings:
- Server: imap-mail.outlook.com
- Port: 993 (SSL/TLS)
- Username: Your Live.com email address (e.g., [your_email_address]@live.com)
- Password: Your Live.com email password
Outgoing Mail Server (SMTP) Settings:
- Server: smtp-mail.outlook.com
- Port: 587 (TLS) or 25 (unencrypted)
- Username: Your Live.com email address (e.g., [your_email_address]@live.com)
- Password: Your Live.com email password
Additional Settings:
- Authentication: Use the same username and password for both incoming and outgoing servers.
- Encryption: Use SSL/TLS for both incoming and outgoing servers.
- Authentication method: Use the "Normal password" option.
Mobile Device Settings:
- For Android devices: Go to Settings > Accounts > Add account > Outlook.com, and enter your email address and password.
- For iOS devices: Go to Settings > Mail, Contacts, Calendars > Add Account > Outlook.com, and enter your email address and password.
Third-party Email Client Settings:
- For Thunderbird: Go to Tools > Account Settings > Outgoing Server (SMTP) > Edit > Server Name: smtp-mail.outlook.com, Port: 587, Authentication: Normal password.
- For Microsoft Outlook: Go to File > Account Settings > Account > Edit > Server Name: imap-mail.outlook.com, Port: 993, Authentication: Normal password.
Please note that these settings may vary depending on your specific email client or device. If you're having trouble setting up your Live.com email account, you can contact Microsoft Support for further assistance.