Windows 10 Mail: Set up an account - how it works

In this practical tip, we explain how to set up your account in the Windows 10 mail application. You will also learn how to manually update your inbox and send an email in the mail program.

Set up an email account in Windows 10 Mail

1. Click on the Windows icon at the bottom left and there on the application "Mail".
2. At this point, select the "Start" button.
3. If you are already logged in to Microsoft with an Outlook account, the corresponding account will be displayed here. You can just click on it.
4. You can set up a new account via "Add account". Depending on who your email provider is, you must now choose the right option.
5. If you are registered with GMX, then click on "Other account POP, IMAP". If you want to set up a Google or iCloud address, you should choose the appropriate option.
6. At this point, enter your email address and password. The next step is the name under which your messages should be sent.
7. Complete the setup with "Register" and "Done".

• If you want to trigger the receipt of the emails manually, click on the icon with the two arrows at the top right next to "Search".
• If you click "More" on the left, you will be able to see the "Deleted" and "Outbox" folders.
• Create a new email using the "New Email" button. The e-mail draft now opens on the right-hand side.
• Next to the addressee, enter the content of your email as usual. With "Send" you send emails via the Mail app.
• If you want to add an attachment to the email, click on "Insert" at this point and then on "Attach".

In the next article, read how to disable the search bar on Windows 10.