Sync outlook mail across devices

The joys of keeping your Outlook mail in sync across multiple devices! Here's a step-by-step guide to help you achieve this:

Prerequisites:

  1. You have an Outlook account (e.g., Outlook.com, Office 365, or Exchange).
  2. You have the Outlook app installed on your devices (Windows, macOS, Android, or iOS).

Method 1: Using Outlook's built-in sync feature

  1. Enable sync on your Outlook account:
    • Go to Outlook.com and sign in to your account.
    • Click on the gear icon () and select "View all Outlook settings."
    • Scroll down to the "Accounts" section and toggle the switch next to "Sync email" to the "On" position.
  2. Configure sync on your devices:
    • On your Windows or macOS device, open the Outlook app and sign in to your account.
    • Click on the "File" menu and select "Account Settings."
    • In the "Account Settings" window, click on the "Sync" tab and select the "Sync email" option.
    • Choose the frequency of sync (e.g., every 15 minutes, every hour, etc.).
  3. Configure sync on your Android or iOS device:
    • Open the Outlook app on your Android or iOS device and sign in to your account.
    • Tap on the three horizontal lines () to access the menu.
    • Tap on "Settings" and then "Sync."
    • Choose the frequency of sync (e.g., every 15 minutes, every hour, etc.).

Method 2: Using Microsoft's Outlook sync service

  1. Enable Outlook sync service:
    • Go to the Microsoft account settings page and sign in to your account.
    • Click on the "Security" tab and toggle the switch next to "Two-step verification" to the "Off" position (if enabled).
    • Scroll down to the "Services" section and toggle the switch next to "Outlook" to the "On" position.
  2. Configure sync on your devices:
    • On your Windows or macOS device, open the Outlook app and sign in to your account.
    • Click on the "File" menu and select "Account Settings."
    • In the "Account Settings" window, click on the "Sync" tab and select the "Sync email" option.
    • Choose the frequency of sync (e.g., every 15 minutes, every hour, etc.).
  3. Configure sync on your Android or iOS device:
    • Open the Outlook app on your Android or iOS device and sign in to your account.
    • Tap on the three horizontal lines () to access the menu.
    • Tap on "Settings" and then "Sync."
    • Choose the frequency of sync (e.g., every 15 minutes, every hour, etc.).

Tips and considerations:

By following these steps, you should be able to keep your Outlook mail in sync across multiple devices. Happy syncing!