Outlook 2018 hotmail contacts sync

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Outlook 2018 (or any version of Outlook) can sync Hotmail contacts with your Outlook account, but it requires some setup and troubleshooting. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you sync your Hotmail contacts with Outlook 2018:

Prerequisites:

  1. You have a Hotmail account (now known as Outlook.com).
  2. You have Outlook 2018 installed on your computer.
  3. You have a Microsoft account (formerly Windows Live ID) associated with your Hotmail account.

Step 1: Link your Hotmail account to Outlook

  1. Open Outlook 2018 and go to File > Account Settings > Manage Profiles.
  2. Click on "Show Profiles" and select the profile you want to use.
  3. Click on "Add" and select "Manual setup or additional server types".
  4. Choose "Outlook.com" as the account type and click "Next".
  5. Enter your Hotmail email address and password, and click "Connect".
  6. Follow the prompts to complete the setup process.

Step 2: Enable contact syncing

  1. Go to Outlook 2018's "People" or "Contacts" folder.
  2. Click on the "File" menu and select "Options".
  3. In the "Options" window, click on "Contacts" and then "Sync Contacts".
  4. Select the "Sync contacts from Outlook.com" option and click "OK".

Step 3: Wait for the sync to complete

  1. Outlook will start syncing your Hotmail contacts with your Outlook account.
  2. This process may take some time, depending on the number of contacts you have.

Troubleshooting tips:

  1. If you're having trouble syncing your contacts, try restarting Outlook or checking your internet connection.
  2. Make sure you're using the correct email address and password for your Hotmail account.
  3. If you're still having issues, try resetting your Outlook profile or seeking assistance from Microsoft Support.

By following these steps, you should be able to sync your Hotmail contacts with Outlook 2018. If you encounter any issues or have further questions, feel free to ask!