Reset or recover your lost Microsoft account password
If you’ve forgotten your Microsoft account password, learn how to do a password reset online or by using your Xbox console.
Add and request read receipts and delivery notifications in Outlook
How to add and request read receipts and delivery notifications in Outlook.
Applies To:
Outlook for Microsoft 365, Outlook 2021, Outlook 2019, Outlook 2016, Outlook on the web, Outlook.com, New Outlook for Windows, Outlook on the web for Exchange Server 2016, Outlook on the web for Exchange Server 2019
Use voice typing to talk instead of type on your PC
To use voice typing, you'll need to be connected to the internet, have a working microphone, and have your cursor in a text box. Once you turn on voice typing, it will start listening automatically.
Reset OneDrive - Microsoft Support
Resetting Microsoft OneDrive can sometimes resolve sync issues. Follow the steps to reset your OneDrive.
Applies To:
OneDrive for Business, SharePoint Server Subscription Edition, SharePoint Server 2019, SharePoint in Microsoft 365, OneDrive (work or school), OneDrive (home or personal), OneDrive (work or school) operated by 21Vianet, OneDrive for Mac, OneDrive for Windows
Server settings you'll need from your email provider
Most email apps like Outlook are able to automatically configure email server settings. If you need server settings or help finding your server settings, click on one of the links below:
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
Seamlessly transfer content between your devices
Learn how to use drag and drop to transfer content between your Android device and PC.
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
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.. Outlook and Outlook.com may be able to detect your account's mailbox settings automatically, but for other non-Microsoft accounts, you may need to contact your email provider for their 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
Import or export text (.txt or .csv) files - Microsoft Support
To import a text file, you can open the file or import the text file as an external data range. To export a text file, use the Save As command.
Applies To:
Excel for Microsoft 365, Excel 2021, Excel 2019, Excel 2016
Windows activity history and your privacy - Microsoft Support
Find out how Microsoft uses activity history data to provide personalized cross-device experiences and to help improve its products and services.
Applies To:
Microsoft account dashboard