Live Mail Setup for Outlook
Live.fr Outlook Setup Procedure
There are many Outlook versions available, such as Outlook 2019, Outlook 2016, Outlook 2013, etc. All have slightly different processes, or you may find some different options or names while setting up Live email, but these settings will work on all Outlook versions.
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Add AccountStart Outlook software, click on File tab at top of the corner and then click Add Account.
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Setup OptionSelect Manual setup or additional server types option at bottom side.
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Select Protocol TypeSelect POP or IMAP (connect to a POP and IMAP email account) option.
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POP and IMAP Account SettingsAdd following Live server settings details as below.
User Information
Your Name: Whatever you want.
Email Address: Enter your Live email address.
Server Information:
Account Type: Select IMAP
Incoming mail server: imap-mail.outlook.com
Outgoing mail server(SMTP): smtp-mail.outlook.com
Logon Information:
User Name: Live email address
Password: Your account password
Check Remember password.
Require logon using secure password authentication: No
Click More Settings Button
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Advanced TabAt the advanced tab, enter Live incoming server (IMAP) 993 port, select SSL Yes at use the following type of encrypted connection. Enter Live.fr outgoing server (SMTP) 587 port and select SSL Yes at use the following type of encrypted connection then click OK.
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TestingClick next and Outlook tests the connection. Wait for it to complete.
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DoneCongratulations, Now you can send and receive Live.fr mail on your Outlook software.