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How to Configure Outlook Email Notifications in Windows 10

Make sure you're alerted to your new messages

By Heinz Tschabitscher Heinz Tschabitscher Writer University of Vienna A former freelance contributor who has reviewed hundreds of email programs and services since 1997. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on December 11, 2020 Reviewed by Jon Fisher Reviewed by Jon Fisher Wichita Technical Institute Jonathan Fisher is a CompTIA certified technologist with more than 6 years' experience writing for publications like TechNorms and Help Desk Geek. lifewire's editorial guidelines Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Windows The Ultimate Laptop Buying Guide

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Go to Start > Settings > System > Notifications & actions. Toggle on Outlook notifications, then turn on Show notification banners.Access new email notifications from the Notifications icon on the taskbar.Set notification duration time: Go to Settings > Ease of Access. Select Show notifications for and then choose a time. This article explains how to set up Outlook email notifications in Windows 10 so you're alerted when a new email arrives in your Outlook inbox. Instructions cover Outlook 2019, 2016, 2013; and Outlook for Microsoft 365.

Enable Outlook Email Notifications in Windows 10

To turn on notification banners for new messages in Outlook with Windows 10: In Windows 10, open the Start menu. Select Settings. Select the System category. Select Notifications & actions. Scroll down to the Get notifications from these senders section. Scroll to Outlook. Turn on the Outlook Notifications toggle. Select Outlook. Turn on the Show notification banners toggle. Close the Settings window. Derek Abella / Lifewire

See Previous Notifications From Outlook

To access new email notifications, go to the Windows taskbar and select the Notifications icon. The icon is white when there are unread notifications.

Change How Long Notification Banners Stay Visible

To configure the time for which notification banners like those for new emails in Outlook stay visible on-screen before sliding out of view: Open the Start menu. Choose Settings. Select the Ease of Access category. If you don't see the Ease of Access category, search for this category in the Settings Search box. Scroll to the Simplify and personalize Windows section. Select the Show notifications for dropdown arrow and choose the desired time for Windows to show notifications. Close the Settings window. Don't like the default Outlook notification sound? You can change it Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Recall an Email in Outlook How to Fix Outlook Search When It's Not Working How to Remove Paragraph Symbols in Outlook How to Insert a Link Into an Email With Outlook How to Export Emails From Outlook How to Purge Deleted Outlook Email Windows 10 Action Center: How to Use It How to Enable or Disable the On-Screen Keyboard in Windows 10 How to Forward an Email as an Attachment in Outlook How to Get New Mail Desktop Notifications for Gmail How to Turn off Notifications on Windows 10 How to Change the Email Sender Name in Microsoft Outlook How to Fix It When Attachments Aren't Showing in Outlook How to Access Archived Emails in Outlook How to Streamline Conversations in Outlook How to Insert an Inline Image in an Outlook Message Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies