Outlook 365 mail server

Outlook 365 uses a cloud-based email service provided by Microsoft, which means that the mail server is not a physical server that you can access directly. Instead, it's a virtual server that's managed and maintained by Microsoft.

Here are some key details about the Outlook 365 mail server:

1. Server name: The server name for Outlook 365 is typically in the format of outlook.office365.com or outlook.office365.us (depending on your region).
2. Port numbers: The default port numbers used by Outlook 365 are:
   • IMAP: 993 (SSL/TLS) or 143 (plain text)
   • POP3: 995 (SSL/TLS) or 110 (plain text)
   • SMTP: 587 (TLS) or 25 (plain text)
3. Authentication: Outlook 365 uses OAuth 2.0 for authentication, which is a more secure and modern authentication protocol. You can also use traditional username and password authentication if you prefer.
4. Mailbox storage: Outlook 365 provides a generous amount of mailbox storage, with plans offering up to 50 GB of storage per user.
5. Security: Outlook 365 has robust security features, including:
   • Encryption: All data transmitted between your device and the Outlook 365 server is encrypted using SSL/TLS.
   • Antivirus and anti-malware protection: Outlook 365 has built-in protection against viruses, malware, and other types of malicious software.
   • Spam and junk mail filtering: Outlook 365 has advanced filtering capabilities to help block spam and junk mail.
6. Integration: Outlook 365 integrates seamlessly with other Microsoft services, such as Microsoft Teams, OneDrive, and SharePoint.

To set up Outlook 365 on your device, you'll need to enter the following information:

• Server name: outlook.office365.com (or your region-specific server name)
• Port number: 993 (IMAP) or 587 (SMTP)
• Username: Your Outlook 365 email address
• Password: Your Outlook 365 password
• Authentication: OAuth 2.0 or traditional username and password

Keep in mind that you may need to configure additional settings depending on your device and email client.