How to create a new outlook profile

Creating a new Outlook profile allows you to separate your personal and work email accounts, or to start fresh with a new set of settings and configurations. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to create a new Outlook profile:

Method 1: Create a new profile using the Outlook Profile Manager

1. Open Outlook and go to File > Office Account > Manage Profiles.
2. Click on Show Profiles.
3. Click on Add to create a new profile.
4. Enter a name for your new profile (e.g., "Personal" or "Work").
5. Click OK to create the new profile.

Method 2: Create a new profile using the Windows Control Panel

1. Go to the Control Panel on your Windows computer.
2. Click on User Accounts (or User Accounts and Family Safety in Windows 10).
3. Click on Mail (or Mail (Microsoft Outlook) in Windows 10).
4. Click on Show Profiles.
5. Click on Add to create a new profile.
6. Enter a name for your new profile (e.g., "Personal" or "Work").
7. Click OK to create the new profile.

Method 3: Create a new profile using the Outlook setup wizard

1. Open Outlook and go to File > Account Settings > Manage Profiles.
2. Click on Add to create a new profile.
3. Follow the setup wizard to configure your new profile, including setting up your email accounts, calendar, and other settings.

Tips and considerations

• When creating a new profile, you'll need to re-enter your email account settings, including your username, password, and server settings.
• You can have multiple profiles on your computer, but you can only use one profile at a time.
• If you're using Outlook with a Microsoft 365 or Office 365 subscription, you may need to sign in with your Microsoft account to create a new profile.
• If you're using Outlook with an Exchange account, you may need to contact your IT administrator to create a new profile.