How to sign in to Outlook.com

Applies To
Outlook for Microsoft 365 Outlook for Microsoft 365 for Mac Outlook 2024 Outlook 2024 for Mac Outlook 2021 Outlook 2021 for Mac Outlook 2019 Outlook 2019 for Mac Outlook 2016 Outlook 2016 for Mac Outlook 2013 Outlook Web App for Office 365 Small Business Outlook.com Outlook Web App for Office 365 operated by 21Vianet Outlook Web App Light Outlook 2010 Outlook 2007 Outlook for Mac 2011 Outlook 2007 Developer Outlook 2010 Developer Outlook Calendar for Windows 10 Outlook for Android Outlook for iOS Outlook for Windows Phone 10 Outlook Groups for Mobile Outlook Mail for Windows 10 Outlook on the web for Exchange Server 2016 Outlook on the web for Exchange Server 2019 Outlook Web App

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.

How to sign in to your Hotmail or Outlook.com account

To sign in to Outlook.com or Hotmail, you'll need your Microsoft Account username and password.

Troubleshooting: Unable to sign in to Hotmail or Outlook.com

Microsoft always keeps an eye out for unusual sign-in activity, just in case someone else is trying to get into your account. If you're travelling to a new place or using a new device, we might ask you to confirm that it really is you.

Read How to access Outlook.com when traveling for more information. 

If you're unable to sign in, try the account troubleshooter below.

See also

How to sign in to Hotmail

How to access and manage my Outlook.com account

Which browsers work with Office for the web and Office Add-ins

How to sign in to Outlook on the web

Fix account settings being out-of-date in Mail or Calendar

Still need help?

If you're still having problems with signing in, read When you can't sign in to your Microsoft account.

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