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Server settings you'll need from your email provider
Setting. Description. Write Your Setting Here. Example. Host Name. Your incoming mail server name. outlook.office365.com. Username. The email address you want to set up.
Applies To:
Outlook for Microsoft 365, Outlook for Microsoft 365 for Mac, Microsoft 365 for home, Office for business, Office 365 Small Business, Microsoft 365 admin, Office 365 operated by 21Vianet, Office 365 operated by 21Vianet - Small Business Admin, Outlook.com, Office 365 operated by 21Vianet - Admin, New Outlook for Windows, Outlook for iOS, Outlook for Windows Phone 10, Outlook Mail for Windows 10, Outlook on the web for Exchange Server 2016
Create, view, and edit contacts and contact lists in Outlook
Create contact lists. A contact list is a collection of email addresses, and is useful for sending email to a group of people. Contact lists are sometimes referred to as distribution lists.
Applies To:
Microsoft 365 admin, Outlook.com, New Outlook for Windows, Outlook on the web for Exchange Server 2016
Change the size of your desktop icons in Windows
To resize desktop icons, right-click (or press and hold) the desktop, point to View, then select Large icons, Medium icons, or Small icons.
How to check if your email address is a Microsoft account
A guide to help you identify and access your Microsoft account. How to check if your email is a Microsoft account? Go to the Microsoft account sign-in page at https://account.microsoft.com and enter your email address.
Applies To:
Microsoft account dashboard
Get help with Outlook.com - Microsoft Support
Get more out of your email with Outlook.com. We've streamlined search to make it easier than ever to find what you're looking for. New features like Files and attachment previews let you see your pictures and files without leaving your inbox.
Applies To:
Outlook.com
Virus & threat protection in Windows Security - Microsoft Support
Manage your Virus & threat protection settings. Use Virus & threat protection settings when you want to customize your level of protection, send sample files to Microsoft, exclude trusted files and folders from repeated scanning, or temporarily turn off your protection.. Manage your real-time protection. Want to stop running real-time protection for a short while?
Applies To:
Microsoft account dashboard
What are IMAP and POP? - Microsoft Support
IMAP and POP are two methods to access email. IMAP is the recommended method when you need to check your emails from several different devices, such as a phone, laptop, and tablet.
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, Microsoft 365 admin, Outlook.com, Outlook Web App for Office 365 operated by 21Vianet, New Outlook for Windows, Outlook Mail for Windows 10
Set up Outlook 2003 for POP or IMAP access to your email account ...
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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.
Applies To:
Microsoft account dashboard