Outlookmail.com smtp
Outlook.com uses the following SMTP settings:
SMTP Server: smtp.office365.com
Port: 587
(TLS) or 25
(STARTTLS)
Username: Your Outlook.com email address (e.g., [email protected]
)
Password: Your Outlook.com email password
Authentication: Required (use your Outlook.com email address and password)
Encryption: TLS (Transport Layer Security) or STARTTLS (optional)
Here's a breakdown of the settings:
smtp.office365.com
is the SMTP server address for Outlook.com.587
is the default port for TLS encryption. You can also use25
with STARTTLS encryption, but587
is recommended for better security.- Your Outlook.com email address is used as the username.
- Your Outlook.com email password is used for authentication.
- Authentication is required to send emails using Outlook.com's SMTP server.
- TLS encryption is recommended for secure communication with the SMTP server.
To set up your email client to use these settings, follow these general steps:
- Open your email client (e.g., Microsoft Outlook, Mozilla Thunderbird, or Apple Mail).
- Go to the settings or preferences menu.
- Look for the "SMTP" or "Outgoing Mail" settings.
- Enter the SMTP server address (
smtp.office365.com
). - Enter the port number (
587
or25
). - Enter your Outlook.com email address as the username.
- Enter your Outlook.com email password.
- Select "TLS" or "STARTTLS" as the encryption method.
- Save your changes.
Remember to check your email client's documentation for specific instructions on setting up the SMTP server.