How to sign in to or out of Outlook.com - Microsoft Support
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.
Applies To:
Outlook.com
POP, IMAP, and SMTP settings for Outlook.com
If you're trying to add your Outlook.com account to Outlook or another mail app, you might need the POP, IMAP, or SMTP settings. You can find them below or by viewing them in your Outlook.com settings.
Applies To:
Outlook for Microsoft 365, Outlook for Microsoft 365 for Mac, Outlook 2021, Outlook 2021 for Mac, Outlook 2019, Outlook 2019 for Mac, Outlook 2016, Outlook Web App for Office 365, Outlook Web App for Office 365 Small Business, Outlook on the web, Outlook.com, Outlook Web App for Office 365 operated by 21Vianet, Outlook Web App Light, New Outlook for Windows, Outlook for Android, Outlook Mail for Windows 10, Outlook on the web for Exchange Server 2016, Outlook on the web for Exchange Server 2019, Outlook Web App
How to sign in to Hotmail - Microsoft Support
Hotmail is now Outlook.com. Learn how to sign in to access your Outlook.com, Hotmail, Live, or MSN email account.
Applies To:
Outlook.com
Fix your Outlook email connection by repairing your profile
Having trouble connecting to your email from Outlook on your desktop? Follow these steps to let Outlook diagnose and fix errors in your Outlook mail profile that might be causing the issue.
Applies To:
Outlook for Microsoft 365, Outlook 2021, Outlook 2019, Outlook 2016, Office for business, Office 365 Small Business, Microsoft 365 admin
Check the recent sign-in activity for your Microsoft account
If you get an email about unusual activity on your Microsoft account, or if you’re worried that someone else might have used your account, go to the Recent activity page. You’ll see when your Microsoft account was signed in during the last 30 days, along with any device or app-specific info.
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Microsoft account dashboard
How to change your user account name - Microsoft Support
Add or remove accounts on your PC. Create a local user or administrator account in Windows. Switch your Windows 10 device to a local account. An explanation of how to change the name on your Microsoft account.
Download Microsoft Authenticator - Microsoft Support
The Microsoft Authenticator app helps you sign into your accounts when you're using two-step verification.
Change the email address or phone number for your Microsoft account
Follow these steps to reset your Microsoft account password. Follow the steps on this page to change the Microsoft account email address or phone number (also known as your account alias or username) that you use to sign in.
Other email accounts like Gmail and Yahoo not working in Outlook.com
If you still want to access your email in Outlook.com, you can forward mail from your third-party account. For more information about how to forward mail, see Automatically forward Gmail messages to another account, and Automatic email forwarding in Yahoo Mail.
Applies To:
Outlook.com
Installing Microsoft Defender - Microsoft Support
Protect your Android, iPhone, Mac, and Windows devices from threats by installing Microsoft Defender. Download Microsoft Defender on your devices either by: Scanning the following QR code. Searching for Microsoft Defender in your app store. Sharing with your devices, the following link: Copy link.
Applies To:
Microsoft Defender on Android, Microsoft Defender on iOS, Microsoft Defender on Mac, Microsoft Defender on Windows