How to add a new email account in Outlook 365

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Here is a simple guide on setting up an IMAP account in Outlook 365.

Step 1:
Select “File” at the top of the Outlook menu.

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Step 2:
Select “Add account”.

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Step 3:

  1. Enter your email address.
  2. Select “Advanced options” and tick “Let me set up my account manually”
  3. Press “Connect”.
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Step 4:
Outlook will try to find correct information based on your username. There will be a warning about a mismatch of the SSL certificate and it must be allowed to use a secure connection. If you have your own SSL for your domain name, you will not receive the warning.
Press “Yes” to continue.

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Step 5:
Select IMAP under account type.

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Step 6:
Outlook will find the correct information automatically. If not, you can use the setup below and replace it with your server name, which you will find in our e-mail.
Press “Next” to continue.

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Step 7:

  1. Enter the password for the email account.
  2. Press “Connect”.
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Step 8:
The account setup is then complete.
Press “Ok”.

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Finished
You can now send/receive email with Outlook.

Sources:
Original guide from PRO ISP

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