How to Add Your Outlook.com Email Address to Microsoft Outlook

Adding your Outlook.com email address to the Microsoft Outlook desktop application allows you to manage your Outlook.com emails directly from the Outlook program. Here are the steps to add your Outlook.com email to Microsoft Outlook:

For Outlook Desktop Application (Windows):

1. Open Outlook:
   • Launch the Microsoft Outlook application on your computer.
2. Go to File > Add Account:
   • Click on the “File” tab in the top left corner of the Outlook window.
   • Under the Account Information section, click on “Add Account.”
3. Choose “Email Account”:
   • Select “Email Account” and click “Next.”
4. Enter Your Account Information:
   • Fill in your Name, Outlook.com Email Address, and Password.
   • Optionally, you can check the “Remember Password” box for convenience.
   • Click “Next.”
5. Wait for Configuration:
   • Outlook will attempt to automatically configure your email account settings. This may take a few moments.
6. Finish Setup:
   • Once the automatic configuration is complete, click “Finish.”
7. Restart Outlook (if needed):
   • In some cases, you may need to restart Outlook for the changes to take effect.

Additional Information:

• Manual Configuration (if needed):
  • If the automatic setup fails, you may need to enter additional information manually. Consult Outlook.com’s support or Microsoft’s support for the necessary settings.
• Two-Step Verification (if enabled):
  • If you have two-step verification enabled for your Outlook.com account, you may need to create an “App password” and use it instead of your regular account password during the setup.

After completing these steps, your Outlook.com email account will be added to Microsoft Outlook, and you can access your emails, calendar, and contacts directly within the Outlook application.

Keep in mind that the steps might vary slightly depending on the version of Outlook you are using, so refer to the specific version’s interface for accurate guidance. If you encounter any issues, ensure that your Outlook.com account settings are correctly configured or consult the support resources provided by Microsoft.