Windows mail account setup

Here's a step-by-step guide to setting up a Windows Mail account:

Prerequisites:

• You have a Windows 10 or Windows 11 operating system.
• You have a valid email account (e.g., Gmail, Outlook, Yahoo, etc.).
• You have the Windows Mail app installed on your device (it comes pre-installed on Windows 10 and Windows 11).

Step 1: Open Windows Mail

• Click on the Start button and type "Windows Mail" in the search bar.
• Click on the Windows Mail app to open it.

Step 2: Add a New Account

• Click on the "Settings" icon (represented by a gear) in the top-right corner of the Windows Mail window.
• Click on "Accounts" from the drop-down menu.
• Click on "Add account" and then select "Email" from the list of options.

Step 3: Choose Your Email Provider

• Select your email provider from the list of options (e.g., Gmail, Outlook, Yahoo, etc.).
• If your provider is not listed, you can select "Other account" and enter your email provider's settings manually.

Step 4: Enter Your Email Account Settings

• Enter your email address, password, and other account settings as prompted.
• Make sure to enter the correct settings for your email provider, including the incoming and outgoing mail server addresses, port numbers, and security settings.

Step 5: Configure Your Account

• Windows Mail will automatically detect the settings for your email provider and configure your account accordingly.
• You may need to enter additional settings, such as your name, email address, and password.

Step 6: Verify Your Account

• Windows Mail will send a verification email to your email address to confirm that you own the account.
• Open the verification email and click on the link provided to verify your account.

Step 7: Set Up Your Account

• Once your account is verified, you can set up your account by selecting the account type (e.g., POP3, IMAP, or Exchange).
• You can also set up your account to sync with your device, allowing you to access your email from anywhere.

Step 8: Start Using Windows Mail

• You can now start using Windows Mail to send and receive emails, manage your contacts, and more.

That's it! With these steps, you should be able to set up your Windows Mail account and start using it to manage your email.