POP3 (Post Office Protocol) POP3 is an older protocol that was originally designed to be used on only one computer. Unlike modern protocols that use two-way synchronization, POP3 only supports one-way email synchronization, only allowing users to download emails from a server to a client.

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.

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. IMAP allows you to access your email wherever you are, from any device.

Download copies of POP3 email messages, but don't delete them from the mail server so that you can view them multiple computers.

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.

Set up POP or IMAP account in Outlook for Android. In Outlook for Android, go to Settings > Add Account > Add Email Account. Enter email address. Tap Continue. When asked to select an email provider, choose IMAP or POP3. Toggle Advanced settings on and enter your password and server settings.

The steps below will help you add a Gmail account to new Outlook, or manage an existing account by deleting it or making it your primary account. On the View tab, select View settings. Select Accounts > Email accounts. From the email accounts pane, you can now select the option to Add account, Manage an existing account.

The POP3, IMAP4, and SMTP server name and other settings you may need to enter are listed on the POP and IMAP settings page. What server settings do I need from my email provider? To help you get the info you need, we've put together a handy chart of the email server settings you should ask for.

You'll need to know your account type, the incoming and outgoing server names, and the SSL and port settings for your email account. You can either contact your email provider or, if you're using a popular email service, you can find these settings in the POP and IMAP email settings for Outlook topic. Unsure who your email provider is?

If you select POP3 or IMAP in the Account Type box, configure the following settings: In the Incoming mail server box, type the name of the server in lowercase letters. The name may be in the form of "mail.contoso.com." Or, the name may be in the form of an IP address, such as 172.12.0.0.