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How to Configure Hotmail Settings?

Hotmail account can be accessed on various devices through its server settings. It proffers IMAP, SMTP, and POP3 server that helps the users to access their Hotmail account. But the procedure of enabling all these server settings is a little bit difficult. If you want to configure Hotmail settings in a proper way, then read this article and follow the Hotmail configuration settings given below:

Steps to Enable POP3 Settings:

  • First of all, go to the Settings and then choose the Options.
  • Tap on the Mail icon and then choose the Accounts.
  • Tap on POP and IMAP and now choose Yes under the POP window.
  • Now choose Connect Devices and Apps with POP.
  • Now enable the POP.
  • Enter pop-mail.outlook.com for Incoming Mail Server.
  • Enter 995 for server port.
  • After that, enter your Hotmail username and password.

Steps to Enable IMAP Settings:

  • Go to the Settings and then open the IMAP window.
  • Choose IMAP for Server Type.
  • Enter imap-mail.outlook.com
  • Enter 993 for server port.
  • This server requires a secure connection (SSL): yes
  • Enter your Hotmail username and password.

Steps to Enable SMTP Settings:

  • Go to the Settings and then click on the Outgoing icon.
  • Enter smtp-mail.outlook.com for Outgoing server.
  • Enter 587 for server port.
  • Enable the SMTP Server Requires Authentication.
  • Enter your Hotmail username and password.

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