How to add a new account on outlook
To add a new account on Outlook, follow these steps:
Method 1: Add an account using the Outlook app
- Open the Outlook app on your device (Windows, macOS, iOS, or Android).
- Tap or click on the "Settings" icon (represented by a gear or three horizontal lines) in the top right corner of the screen.
- Scroll down and select "Accounts" or "Add account" from the menu.
- Choose the type of account you want to add (e.g., Exchange, IMAP, POP, or Office 365).
- Enter the required information, such as your email address, password, and server settings.
- Tap or click "Next" to continue.
- If prompted, enter the account password again to confirm.
- Outlook will verify the account settings and sync your email, calendar, and contacts.
Method 2: Add an account using the Outlook web app
- Open a web browser and navigate to outlook.com.
- Sign in to your Outlook account using your email address and password.
- Click on the "Settings" icon (represented by a gear) in the top right corner of the screen.
- Select "View all Outlook settings" from the dropdown menu.
- Scroll down to the "Accounts" section and click on "Add account".
- Choose the type of account you want to add (e.g., Exchange, IMAP, POP, or Office 365).
- Enter the required information, such as your email address, password, and server settings.
- Click "Save" to add the account.
Additional tips:
- If you're adding an account that uses a different email provider (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo), you may need to enter additional settings, such as the incoming and outgoing server addresses.
- If you're having trouble adding an account, check your email provider's documentation for specific setup instructions.
- You can also add multiple accounts to Outlook, but you may need to configure each account separately.