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How to Get Outlook Mail or Hotmail in Windows Live Mail

Both email accounts use the same server settings

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 January 21, 2020 Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email MS Office Outlook Word Excel Powerpoint Windows Live Mail is a discontinued email client from Microsoft. This article remains for archival purposes only. To open an email from an @outlook.com or @hotmail.com email address, set up Windows Live Mail to communicate with the proper email server. To do that, type the correct IMAP and SMTP server during the account setup. Windows Live Mail uses those servers to download and send mail on your behalf. When you connect Windows Live Mail to your Outlook Mail account, you will not be able to sync your contacts or calendars.

Access Outlook Mail and Hotmail From Windows Live Mail

The steps to add an email account to Windows Live Mail is the same no matter what email address you use. Unlike some email providers, both Outlook and Hotmail use the same IMAP and SMTP servers. Go to the Windows Live Mail ribbon menu and select Accounts. Select Email. The Add Your Email Accounts window opens. Enter your email address, password, and display name for your sent messages. Select the Remember this password checkbox. Select the Manually configure server settings checkbox. Select Next. Select the Server type drop-down arrow and choose IMAP. In the Incoming server information section, go to the Server address text box and enter imap-mail.outlook.com. Select the Requires a secure connection (SSL) checkbox. In the Port text box, enter 993. Select the Authenticate using drop-down arrow and choose Clear text. In the Login user name text box, enter your full email address. For example, type email@outlook.com for an Outlook Mail account or example@hotmail.com for Hotmail. In the Outgoing server information section, go to the Server address text box and enter smtp-mail.outlook.com. In the Port text box, enter 587. Select the Requires a secure connection (SSL) and Requires authentication checkboxes. Select Next. Select Finish.

Other Ways to Open Your Email

Windows Live Mail is no longer updated by Microsoft, so it can't receive security patches or feature updates. Other programs can be used to download and send mail, too, that are updated with the most recent features. For example, Microsoft Mail and Outlook programs are email clients that work much like Windows Live Mail. A few other popular choices include Thunderbird and Mailbird. Your phone can access email, too, without needing any extras. You can set up email on iPhone and on Android. You can also access your Hotmail or Outlook Mail account online without a program at all. Visit outlook.com to log in to either account. 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 Set up Your Hotmail Signature in Outlook.com How to Set Up an Incoming Mail Filter in Windows Live Hotmail How to Use AOL Mail Through an Email Client SMTP Settings for Hotmail Email Addresses How to Forward Windows Live Hotmail to Gmail How to Send a Photo Gallery in Windows Live Mail How to Access Yahoo Mail With Outlook How to Access Free Windows Mail in Gmail How to Move Hotmail Messages in Outlook.com How to Forward Outlook Mail to Another Email Address How to Create a New Outlook.com Email Account What Are the Outlook.com POP Server Settings? How to Access Windows Live Hotmail With Outlook How to Sync Your Hotmail Account With macOS Mail How to Add Your Outlook.com Email to Outlook for Windows Outlook.com SMTP Settings Necessary to Send Email 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