If you are a MSN Hotmail subscriber and want to use Microsoft Outlook to
connect to a Hotmail server, all you need to know is your Hotmail e-mail
address and password.
Unless your ISP has indicated that your service uses Secure
Password Authentication (SPA), do not select the
Log on
using Secure Password Authentication (SPA) check box.
Unless specified by your ISP, all server and address entries
are typed in lowercase letters. Some ISPs require a combination of lowercase
and uppercase letters for passwords to add further security. For example,
passWorD. Check with your ISP to see if it requires a case-sensitive
password. Use strong passwords that combine upper- and lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols. Weak passwords don't mix these elements. Strong password: Y6dh!et5. Weak password: House27. Use a strong password that you can remember so that you don't have to write it down.
You have the option of having Outlook remember your password
by typing it in the
Password box and selecting the
Remember password check box.
While this means that you won't have to type in your password each time you
access the account, it also means that the account is vulnerable to anyone who
has access to your computer.
Do any of the following:
If you are adding a Microsoft Exchange Server account, click
Check Names to verify that the server
recognizes your name. The name and server you entered should become underlined.
Be sure your computer is connected to your network. If your name does not
become underlined, contact your administrator.
If you are adding a
POP3 server
account, click
Test Account Settings to
verify that your account is working. If there is missing or incorrect
information, such as your password, you will be prompted to supply or correct
it. Be sure your computer is connected to the Internet.
If you want to configure additional settings, such as how you
want your computer to connect to your e-mail server, click
More Settings. Otherwise, click
Next.