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Outlook.com uses a combination of security measures to protect your email account and prevent unauthorized access. Here are some of the security features that Outlook.com uses to protect your account:

  1. Two-factor authentication (2FA): Outlook.com offers 2FA, which requires you to enter a verification code sent to your phone or another trusted device in addition to your password when you sign in.
  2. Password hashing: Outlook.com stores your password securely using a one-way hashing algorithm, which makes it difficult for hackers to access your account even if they obtain your password.
  3. Encryption: Outlook.com uses Transport Layer Security (TLS) and Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) encryption to protect your email communications when you send and receive emails.
  4. Spam filtering: Outlook.com has advanced spam filtering capabilities that help block spam and phishing emails from reaching your inbox.
  5. Malware protection: Outlook.com scans emails for malware and viruses, and blocks them from being delivered to your inbox.

To set up mail protection in Outlook.com, you can follow these steps:

Step 1: Enable Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)

  1. Sign in to your Outlook.com account.
  2. Click on your profile picture or initials in the top right corner, then select "View account" from the dropdown menu.
  3. Click on "Security" from the menu on the left.
  4. Scroll down to the "Two-factor authentication" section and toggle the switch to "On".
  5. Follow the prompts to set up 2FA using the Microsoft Authenticator app or a verification code sent to your phone.

Step 2: Enable Spam Filtering

  1. Sign in to your Outlook.com account.
  2. Click on your profile picture or initials in the top right corner, then select "View account" from the dropdown menu.
  3. Click on "Security" from the menu on the left.
  4. Scroll down to the "Spam filtering" section and toggle the switch to "On".

Step 3: Enable Malware Protection

  1. Sign in to your Outlook.com account.
  2. Click on your profile picture or initials in the top right corner, then select "View account" from the dropdown menu.
  3. Click on "Security" from the menu on the left.
  4. Scroll down to the "Malware protection" section and toggle the switch to "On".

Step 4: Configure Your SMTP Settings

  1. Sign in to your Outlook.com account.
  2. Click on your profile picture or initials in the top right corner, then select "View account" from the dropdown menu.
  3. Click on "Settings" from the menu on the left.
  4. Scroll down to the "Mail" section and click on "View all Outlook settings".
  5. Click on "Accounts" and then select "Your email account" from the dropdown menu.
  6. Scroll down to the "SMTP" section and enter your SMTP server settings:
    • Server: outlook.office365.com
    • Port: 587
    • Authentication: OAuth2 or Basic Auth
    • Encryption: TLS

By following these steps, you can help protect your Outlook.com account from unauthorized access and ensure that your email communications are secure.