How to Set up Email in Outlook
Open your current email account on the internet., Click on "Settings" or "Preferences.", Navigate to "Forwarding" in the preferences., Enable "IMAP Access" for your account.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Open your current email account on the internet.
Head to your email website, such as Gmail, and log in. -
Step 2: Click on "Settings" or "Preferences."
In Gmail, this is found in a little gear symbol in the top right corner.
Many other clients simply have the word "Preference" or "Settings."
This could have many names, but all of them should have something similar to "Forwarding." Other phrases to look out for include: "Forwarding and POP/IMAP" "IMAP Settings" "Mail Forwarding." "POP/IMAP"
This tells your email that it is okay to send a copy of the mail to Outlook.
Once you've done this, you're good to set up Outlook.
If you cannot find IMAP Access on your unique email client, try looking it up.
Simply search online for "(Your email client) + Enable IMAP." -
Step 3: Navigate to "Forwarding" in the preferences.
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Step 4: Enable "IMAP Access" for your account.
Detailed Guide
Head to your email website, such as Gmail, and log in.
In Gmail, this is found in a little gear symbol in the top right corner.
Many other clients simply have the word "Preference" or "Settings."
This could have many names, but all of them should have something similar to "Forwarding." Other phrases to look out for include: "Forwarding and POP/IMAP" "IMAP Settings" "Mail Forwarding." "POP/IMAP"
This tells your email that it is okay to send a copy of the mail to Outlook.
Once you've done this, you're good to set up Outlook.
If you cannot find IMAP Access on your unique email client, try looking it up.
Simply search online for "(Your email client) + Enable IMAP."
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