What is smtp for hotmail on iphone

To set up SMTP for Hotmail on your iPhone, you'll need to follow these steps:

Step 1: Enable Less Secure Apps

Before you can set up SMTP for Hotmail on your iPhone, you need to enable "Less Secure Apps" in your Hotmail account settings. Here's how:

1. Sign in to your Hotmail account on a computer.
2. Click on your profile picture or your name in the top right corner, then select "View account" from the dropdown menu.
3. Click on "Security" from the menu on the left.
4. Scroll down to the "Less secure app access" section and toggle the switch to "On".

Step 2: Set up SMTP on your iPhone

Now, follow these steps to set up SMTP on your iPhone:

1. Go to your iPhone's Settings app.
2. Tap on "Mail, Contacts, Calendars".
3. Tap on "Add Account".
4. Select "Other" (not "Microsoft Exchange").
5. Tap on "Add Mail Account".
6. Enter your name, email address, and password.
7. Tap "Next".
8. Select "IMAP" as the account type.
9. Enter the following SMTP settings:
   • Host Name: smtp.live.com
   • User Name: your Hotmail email address
   • Password: your Hotmail password
   • Authentication: Password
10. Tap "Next" and then "Save".

Important Notes:

• Make sure you have enabled "Less Secure Apps" in your Hotmail account settings, as mentioned in Step 1.
• If you're using a Hotmail account that's been upgraded to Outlook.com, you may need to use the Outlook.com SMTP settings instead: smtp.office365.com.
• If you're having trouble setting up SMTP, you can try resetting your iPhone's network settings or contacting your email provider for further assistance.