Microsoft outlook web access on mac mail
Microsoft Outlook Web Access (OWA) is a web-based email client that allows you to access your Outlook email account from any device with a web browser. If you're using a Mac and want to access Outlook Web Access, you can follow these steps:
Method 1: Accessing OWA through Safari
- Open Safari on your Mac.
- Go to the Outlook Web Access URL:
https://outlook.office.com
- Enter your Outlook email address and password to sign in.
- You will be redirected to the Outlook Web Access login page.
- Enter your credentials again and click "Sign in".
- You will now have access to your Outlook email account through the web interface.
Method 2: Adding OWA to your Mac's Mail app
- Open the Mail app on your Mac.
- Go to "Mail" > "Preferences" > "Accounts".
- Click the "+" button at the bottom left corner to add a new account.
- Select "Other Mail Account" and click "Continue".
- Enter your Outlook email address and password.
- Select "IMAP" as the account type and click "Continue".
- Enter the following settings:
- Incoming Mail Server:
imap.outlook.com
- Outgoing Mail Server:
smtp.outlook.com
- User Name: Your Outlook email address
- Password: Your Outlook email password
- Incoming Mail Server:
- Click "Create" to add the account.
- You will now have access to your Outlook email account through the Mail app on your Mac.
Tips and Variations
- If you're using a Mac with macOS High Sierra or earlier, you may need to use the "Other" account type instead of "IMAP".
- If you're using a Mac with macOS Mojave or later, you can use the "Exchange" account type instead of "IMAP".
- You can also use other email clients like Mozilla Thunderbird or Microsoft Outlook for Mac to access your Outlook email account.
- If you're having trouble accessing OWA or setting up your account in the Mail app, you can try resetting your password or contacting your IT administrator for assistance.