Outlook: add new account

Creating a new account in Outlook is actually quick and easy - at least with our instructions.

How to easily set up a new email account in Outlook

1. After you have opened Outlook, select the "Start" tab and click on the "Information" option on the left side of the page.
2. Under the "Account information" you will find the "Add account" button.
3. In the menu "Set up account automatically" you now have to enter a few details, Outlook does the rest for you.
4. Enter the name that will later be displayed to the recipient, your email address with the corresponding password and then click on "continue".
5. Microsoft checks your network connection and the entered data and then creates the account in Outlook. If there are problems with the connection establishment, you can also enter the server settings manually.
6. Finally, you will receive a test email from Microsoft.

After you have set up your account, we will give you further tips on how you can make your work easier in future by using email templates and by marking important emails.