Setting up hotmail account on iphone 6
Here's a step-by-step guide to setting up a Hotmail account on your iPhone 6:
Prerequisites:
- Make sure your iPhone 6 is connected to a Wi-Fi network.
- Ensure that you have a valid Hotmail account and know your login credentials (username and password).
Step 1: Go to Settings
- Tap on the "Settings" app on your iPhone 6.
- Scroll down and tap on "Mail, Contacts, Calendars".
Step 2: Add a New Account
- Tap on "Add Account" at the top right corner of the screen.
- Select "Other" from the list of email providers.
Step 3: Enter Hotmail Account Information
- Enter your Hotmail email address and password in the respective fields.
- Tap "Next" at the top right corner of the screen.
Step 4: Configure Account Settings
- You will be asked to configure your account settings. Tap on "IMAP" as the account type.
- Enter the following settings:
- Host Name: imap-mail.outlook.com
- User Name: your Hotmail email address
- Password: your Hotmail password
- Authentication: Password
- Tap "Next" at the top right corner of the screen.
Step 5: Configure Incoming and Outgoing Mail Servers
- Enter the following settings:
- Incoming Mail Server: imap-mail.outlook.com
- User Name: your Hotmail email address
- Password: your Hotmail password
- Port: 993
- SSL: Yes
- Tap "Next" at the top right corner of the screen.
- Repeat the same process for the Outgoing Mail Server:
- Outgoing Mail Server: smtp-mail.outlook.com
- User Name: your Hotmail email address
- Password: your Hotmail password
- Port: 587
- SSL: Yes
Step 6: Verify Account Settings
- Review your account settings to ensure everything is correct.
- Tap "Save" at the top right corner of the screen to save your changes.
Step 7: Access Your Hotmail Account
- Go back to the "Mail" app on your iPhone 6.
- You should now be able to access your Hotmail account and send/receive emails.
That's it! You should now be able to set up your Hotmail account on your iPhone 6. If you encounter any issues, feel free to ask.