Microsoft Outlook for Windows - Setup Email Account - Knowledgebase

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Adding an Email Account to Outlook for Windows

This guide will walk you through setting up your email account on Microsoft Outlook for Windows. There are two main methods: using automatic setup and manual setup.

Automatic Setup (Recommended)

Automatic setup is the simplest method and works for most email providers, including Outlook.com, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, and iCloud.

1. Launch Outlook and click on the File tab.
2. Select Add Account.
3. Enter your email address in the provided field.
4. Click Connect.
5. Outlook will attempt to automatically configure your account settings.
6. If prompted, enter your password and click OK.
7. Click Finish to complete the setup.

Manual Setup (For Advanced Users)

Manual setup is required if automatic setup fails or you're using a less common email provider.

1. Open Outlook and click on File.
2. Select Add Account.
3. Click on Advanced options at the bottom of the window.
4. Check the box for Let me set up my account manually and click Connect.
5. Choose the appropriate account type (POP or IMAP). 
6. Enter your incoming and outgoing server details. 
7. Enter your email address and password.
8. Click Next to test your account settings.
9. If the test is successful, click Finish to complete the setup.