Setting up icloud email in outlook 365

To set up iCloud email in Outlook 365, you'll need to follow these steps:

Step 1: Enable IMAP in iCloud

  1. Go to the iCloud website (www.icloud.com) and sign in with your Apple ID.
  2. Click on the "Settings" icon (looks like a gear) in the top right corner.
  3. Scroll down and click on "Mail".
  4. Click on "Accounts" and then select your iCloud email account.
  5. Toggle the switch next to "IMAP" to the "On" position.

Step 2: Set up iCloud email in Outlook 365

  1. Open Outlook 365 and click on the "File" menu.
  2. Click on "Add Account" and then select "Manual setup or additional server types".
  3. Select "Internet Email" and click "Next".
  4. Enter the following information:
    • Your name: Enter your name as you want it to appear in your Outlook 365 account.
    • Email address: Enter your iCloud email address (e.g., [yourname]@icloud.com).
    • Password: Enter your iCloud email password.
    • Account type: Select "POP" or "IMAP" (IMAP is recommended for syncing email).
  5. Click "Next" and then "Finish".

Step 3: Configure IMAP settings

  1. In the "Account Settings" window, click on the "More Settings" button.
  2. Click on the "Advanced" tab.
  3. In the "Incoming mail server" field, enter imap.mail.me.com.
  4. In the "Outgoing mail server" field, enter smtp.mail.me.com.
  5. Make sure the "Use the same settings as my incoming mail server" checkbox is selected.
  6. Click "OK" to save the changes.

Step 4: Verify your account

  1. Outlook 365 will attempt to connect to your iCloud email account.
  2. If everything is set up correctly, you should see a success message.
  3. If you encounter any issues, you may need to check your iCloud email account settings or contact Apple support.

That's it! Your iCloud email account should now be set up in Outlook 365. You can access your iCloud email by clicking on the "Mail" button in the Outlook 365 navigation pane.