Add an email account to Outlook for Mac

Add an email account to Outlook for Mac

Add a new account in Outlook for Mac:
  1. In Outlook for Mac, select the Outlook menu and select Settings.
  2. Under Personal Settings, select Accounts.
  3. Select the plus (+) button, then Add an account.
  4. Type your email address, select Continue and follow the prompts.
  5. You might be asked to allow Outlook to access your mail, contacts, and calendars. Select Allow to continue.
  6. Select Done.
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Email Server Settings:
If you need to enter specific values for incoming and outgoing server names, port numbers, or SSL settings, you can use these instructions to add a POP or IMAP account.
  1. The Account settings:
    1. Username: Full email address (e.g. john@mydomain.com)
    2. Password: Use the email account’s password.
    3. Incoming Server: Enter the incoming server provided (e.g. mail.mydomain.com)
      • Select the correct port and encryption method:

        IMAP Port: 993 Port: 995
        Select SSL/TLS in the "Encryption method" dropdown.

    4. Outgoing Server: Enter the outgoing server provided (e.g. mail.mydomain.com)
      • Select the correct port and encryption method:

        SMTP Port: 465
        Select SSL/TLS in the "Encryption method" dropdown.

    5. IMAP, POP3, and SMTP require authentication.