Use hotmail on mac os
Hotmail is a legacy email service that was acquired by Microsoft in 1997. While Hotmail is no longer the popular email service it once was, you can still use it on a Mac running macOS. Here's how:
Method 1: Using the Hotmail website
- Open a web browser on your Mac, such as Safari, Chrome, or Firefox.
- Go to the Hotmail website at www.hotmail.com.
- Enter your Hotmail email address and password to sign in.
- You can now access your Hotmail inbox, compose new emails, and manage your account settings.
Method 2: Using the Outlook app (formerly Hotmail)
- Download and install the Outlook app from the Mac App Store.
- Launch the Outlook app and sign in with your Hotmail email address and password.
- You can now access your Hotmail inbox, compose new emails, and manage your account settings.
Method 3: Using the Microsoft Outlook app (formerly Hotmail)
- Download and install the Microsoft Outlook app from the Mac App Store.
- Launch the Microsoft Outlook app and sign in with your Hotmail email address and password.
- You can now access your Hotmail inbox, compose new emails, and manage your account settings.
Tips and considerations
- Hotmail is now part of the Outlook.com service, so you may see some changes to the interface and features.
- If you're using the Outlook app or Microsoft Outlook app, you may need to set up your Hotmail account as an IMAP or POP account to access your emails.
- Hotmail has some limitations, such as a 2GB storage limit and limited customization options.
- If you're looking for a more modern and feature-rich email service, you may want to consider switching to a different provider, such as Gmail or iCloud.