Set Up Mail in Microsoft Mail

Let’s get you started with setting up your email in Microsoft Mail. Whether you’re using Windows 10 or Windows 11, the process is quite similar. Here’s how you can do it:

1. Automatic Email Account Setup:

   • If you haven’t opened the Mail app before, you’ll see a Welcome page. Click “Add account” to begin.
   • If you’ve used the Mail app previously, click the Settings icon (usually represented by three dots) at the bottom of the left navigation pane, and then choose “Manage Accounts”.
   • Select the type of account you want to add (e.g., Outlook.com, Gmail, Yahoo, etc.).
   • Enter your email address, password, and account name. The account name will appear in both the left pane of the Mail app and the Manage Accounts section.
   • If you encounter the message “We couldn’t find info for that account,” select “Try again” three times. If it persists, click “Advanced” and follow the steps in the next section.
   • Click “Done”, and your data will start syncing.

2. Advanced Setup (If Needed):

   • There are two ways to access the Advanced setup options:
     • If automatic setup fails, select “Advanced setup” during the initial setup.
     • Alternatively, choose “Advanced setup” from the “Choose an account” window.
   • You can set up either an Exchange ActiveSync account or an Internet email account.
   • Unless instructed otherwise, select “Internet email”.

Remember that the Mail app allows you to connect multiple email services, making it convenient to manage all your accounts in one place.