How to Set Up Outlook.com Email on Mac Mail

Authored by: Support.com Tech Pro Team

1. Introduction

Email is a great way to keep up with friends, family, and business associates around the world. This guide will help you set up your Mac laptop or desktop to access your Outlook.com email account using the built-in Mail program.

Fast Settings

If you are familiar with setting up a mail account, and just want the settings, they are provided below. Otherwise, continue with this guide for simple instructions to set everything up.User NameYour Full Email Address.PasswordYour email password.Account TypeIMAPIncoming Mail Serverimap-mail.outlook.comIncoming Mail Server Port993Incoming Mail Server EncryptionYes, SSLOutgoing Mail Serversmtp-mail.outlook.comOutgoing Mail Server Port587 for TLS or None

Outlook.com Webmail
If you'd like to test your password, or simply use webmail instead.

• Outlook.com Webmail

2. Add Outlook.com Account to macOS

macOS works by combining all your Internet accounts in one place. By adding your Outlook.com account to your Internet Accounts list, the Mail program will set itself up automatically.

1. Select the Apple menu, then select System Preferences.
   

1. Select Internet Accounts, then select Add Other Account.
   

1. Select Mail account.
   

1. Enter Your Name, your Email Address, and Password, then select Sign In.
   

1. You may now launch the Mail program from your Dock or Applications to check your email.