Learn how to access the web-based version of Outlook using your work or school account. Find solutions for common sign-in problems, such as forgetting your password or username, or signing out.

Learn how to install Outlook on the web or Outlook.com as a progressive web app in Microsoft Edge or Google Chrome. This lets you access your email account offline and from your home screen or task bar.

If you can't sign in to your Outlook.com, Hotmail, Live, or MSN email account, or you're not sure how to sign in or sign out, here are some solutions. Sign in to Hotmail or Outlook.com To sign in to Outlook.com or Hotmail, you'll need your Microsoft Account username and password.

Outlook on the web makes it simple to keep your email, calendar, and contacts right at your fingertips. Here are a few of the great features to use: Send messages and share files to collaborate with others. Use Suggested replies or the Like button to save time. Focused inbox keeps what matters most front and center.

Hotmail is now Outlook.com. To sign in to your Hotmail account, go to www.outlook.com and select Sign in. If you have forgotten your username or password, use our sign-in troubleshooter, but note that if you haven't signed in to your account for more than 2 years, your account may have been deleted.

Learn how to open a shared mailbox in the Outlook Web App. Shared mailboxes let a group of users view and send email, and share a calendar, from a common mailbox.

Outlook is our most full-featured email and calendar app, optimized for PCs and laptops. If you're a heavy email and calendar user, and you want all the advanced features and capabilities of email, such as scheduling and task management, rich formatting, or mailbox rules, Outlook is the best choice for you.

Outlook Mail is the web app that lets you browse your Outlook.com email account. It's part of the Outlook on the web suite of web apps. Outlook Mail is the front end while Outlook.com is the back end.

In Outlook on the web, you use the People page to create, view, and edit contacts, contact lists, and groups. Note: If the instructions don't match what you see, you might be using an older version of Outlook on the web.

With Outlook on the web running in your web browser, you can: Organize email to focus on what matters most. Manage your calendar, meetings, and appointments. Share files from the cloud so everyone always has the most current version. Stay connected and productive wherever you are.