How to Set Up Email Account in Windows Mail
Windows Mail is a pre-installed email application on your Windows device. Get it from the Microsoft Store if you can’t find it on your computer.
Follow the steps below on how to set up your email account on Windows mail app.
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Set up your newly created email address in Windows Mail by following the steps below.
Step 1. Open the Mail app on your computer. You can use the Windows search box to locate the app.
Step 2. Click the gear button on the lower left side of the page to open the Settings.
Step 3. Click Manage accounts then Add account.
Step 4. On the pop-up window, click Advanced Setup then Internet email.
Step 5. Enter the following information in their corresponding boxes:
| Email address | Enter the full email address, such as [email protected]. |
| User name | Enter the full email address, such as [email protected]. |
| Password | Enter the password you use for this email address. Verify this password by logging in to webmail. |
| Account Name | Enter the display name for the mailbox. |
| Send your messages using this name | Enter the name you want the recipient to see when they receive your email. |
| Incoming email server | mail.yourdomain.com (replace yourdomain.com with your domain name) |
| Account Type | Choose whether you want to use POP3 or IMAP4. |
| Outgoing (SMTP) email server | mail.yourdomain.com (replace yourdomain.com with your domain name) |
Step 6. Tick the following boxes:
- Outgoing server requires authentication
- Use the same user name and password for sending email
- Require SSL for incoming email
- Require SSL for outgoing email
Step 7. Click Sign in.
Step 8. A message displays on the screen once the account is successfully setup. Click Done to start accessing your mailbox.
Exchange/Microsoft 365 Email Accounts
Set up your newly activated Exchange email accounts in Windows Mail by following the steps below.
Step 1. Open the Mail app on your computer. You can use the Windows search box to locate the app.
Step 2. Click the gear button on the lower left side of the page to open the Settings.
Step 3. Click Manage accounts then Add account.
Step 4. On the pop-up window, click Office 365.
Step 5. Enter the complete email address in the box provided. Then, click Next.
Step 6. Enter the password of your email address and click Sign in.
Step 7. A message displays on the screen once the account is successfully setup. Click Done to start accessing your mailbox.
