Hotmail is now Outlook.com. Learn how to sign in to access your Outlook.com, Hotmail, Live, or MSN email account.

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.

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To unblock your account, you'll need to reset your password. Enter the email address of the blocked account, then enter the characters you see on your screen and select Next. Enter the code generated by your authenticator app or select Use a different verification option to get a text message.

On your PC, in the Phone Link, select Messages. To start a new conversation, select New message. Enter the name or phone number of a contact. Select the person you want to send a message to. A new message thread opens for you to begin with.

The Microsoft Authenticator app helps you sign into your accounts when you're using two-step verification.

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.

Post questions, follow discussions and share your knowledge in the Outlook.com Community. Verify your Outlook.com account to prove that you're a human and not an automated program that sends spam.

Get help and support, whether you're shopping now or need help with a past purchase. Contact Microsoft Support. Find solutions to common problems, or get help from a support agent.

Outlook.com 的POP、IMAP 和 SMTP 设置. 默认情况下禁用 POP & IMAP 访问。. 请参阅以下部分，了解如何在 Outlook.com 中启用 POP 或 IMAP 访问。. Outlook.com 需要使用新式身份验证/OAuth2。. 基本身份验证正在从 Outlook.com 服务中弃用。.