Windows live mail to office 365

A popular migration!

Windows Live Mail (WLM) is a legacy email client that was discontinued by Microsoft in 2012. Office 365, on the other hand, is a cloud-based productivity suite that includes email services. To migrate from WLM to Office 365, you'll need to follow these steps:

Step 1: Set up Office 365

  1. Sign up for an Office 365 account if you haven't already. You can do this by visiting the Office 365 website and following the sign-up process.
  2. Once you've signed up, you'll receive an email with a verification link. Click on the link to activate your account.
  3. Set up your Office 365 account by following the prompts. You'll need to create a password, add a recovery email address, and set up two-factor authentication (2FA).

Step 2: Export your WLM emails

  1. Open Windows Live Mail and go to the "File" menu.
  2. Click on "Export" and then select "Export to a file".
  3. Choose the email account you want to export and select the "Export" button.
  4. Choose the export format (e.g., EML, PST, or MSG) and select the location where you want to save the exported files.
  5. Click "Export" to start the export process.

Step 3: Import your WLM emails into Office 365

  1. Log in to your Office 365 account and go to the "Settings" icon (gear icon) in the top right corner.
  2. Click on "View all Outlook settings" and then select "Mail" from the menu.
  3. Scroll down to the "Accounts" section and click on "Add a mailbox".
  4. Select "Import" and then choose the export format you used in Step 2 (e.g., EML, PST, or MSG).
  5. Select the exported file and follow the prompts to import your emails into Office 365.

Step 4: Set up your Office 365 email account

  1. Log in to your Office 365 account and go to the "Settings" icon (gear icon) in the top right corner.
  2. Click on "View all Outlook settings" and then select "Mail" from the menu.
  3. Scroll down to the "Accounts" section and click on "Add a mailbox".
  4. Select "Office 365" and enter your email address and password.
  5. Click "Connect" to set up your Office 365 email account.

Step 5: Configure your email client

  1. Open your email client (e.g., Outlook, Outlook Express, or Mozilla Thunderbird) and set up a new account.
  2. Enter your Office 365 email address and password.
  3. Configure your email client to use the Office 365 servers (e.g., outlook.office365.com).

That's it! You should now be able to access your emails in Office 365. If you encounter any issues during the migration process, you can refer to Microsoft's official documentation or seek assistance from a Microsoft support representative.