How to configure a Hotmail account with IMAP & SMTP Server?

You can set up Hotmail with any email client that supports POP or IMAP. They both are email servers that facilitate users to download emails from Hotmail servers on their PC via the Outlook email client. The outgoing server is SMTP which enables the user to send messages via Outlook or Hotmail account from any email application. It's essential for you to know Hotmail SMTP settings and IMAP or POP server settings in order to download and send emails through your Outlook account. In this article, you'll find more about the correct server settings.

 

Configure Hotmail with IMAP Server

You can employ the settings below to set up Hotmail with the email client compatible with SMTP and IMAP. Ensure to enter the correct server settings.
  • imap-mail.outlook.com is the server address.
  • 993 is the port number.
  • SSL is an encrypted connection.

 

Configure Hotmail SMTP Settings

After configuring Hotmail IMAP settings, you can proceed to set up the SMTP server. When you configure your account through the IMAP protocol, it syncs your account across several devices. Here are the settings you need to enter.
  • smtp-mail.outlook.com is the server address.
  • 587 or 25 is the port number.
  • Authentication is required (Yes).
  • TLS is the Encrypted Connection.
  • Input your complete Hotmail email address in the field of username.
  • Enter your email account password in the respective field.

 

How to Setup Hotmail through POP3?

Apart from IMAP, you can set up your Hotmail account using the POP3 server as well. So, instead of IMAP, you can choose POP3 as your incoming server. Here are the settings you should use for configuring the account.

  • The incoming server address will be pop-mail.outlook.com.
  • 995 is the incoming port number.
  • SSL will be the Encrypted Connection.
Following are the Hotmail SMTP settings you need when configuring your account using POP3.
  • smtp-mail.outlook.com is the outgoing server address.
  • 25 is the outgoing server port. If it is blocked by your internet service provider, choose 587.
  • You need authentication (Yes).
  • Select TLS for Encrypted Connection.
  • The username is your complete Hotmail email ID.
  • The password will be your Hotmail email account's password. Do not use the password of your Windows or Mac.

 

How to Find if You Need POP3 or IMAP?

Many people wonder if they should use IMAP or POP3 protocol while configuring their Hotmail accounts. You can use IMAP if you are concerned about backing up your messages. It implies that all your emails will be kept on your email provider's server.

In contrast, POP3 downloads the messages, so they get stored locally. It removes them from the server. So, it frees up considerable space. However, if something happens to your local storage, the emails won't be there. You can choose POP3 if you are okay with having your file's local copy.

 

Final Thoughts

Now you are aware of the right Hotmail SMTP settings as well as IMAP and POP server settings. It will not take you a lot of time to set up your Hotmail account. Find which protocol (POP or IMAP) you need and configure your account accordingly. If you need more help setting up, it's best to connect with expert email technical support services.

 

 

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