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How Do I Add an Account to My Outlook Inbox?

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Adding an account to your Outlook inbox is straightforward and allows you to manage all your emails from one place. Here's how you can do it:

Adding an Account in the Outlook Desktop App

  1. Open Outlook: Launch the Outlook desktop app on your computer.
  2. Click "File": In the top-left corner of the window, click on "File."
  3. Select "Add Account": Choose "Add Account" from the menu that appears.
  4. Enter Your Email Address: Enter the email address you want to add to your Outlook inbox.
  5. Follow the On-Screen Instructions: Outlook will guide you through the process of entering your password and setting up the account.

Adding an Account in the Outlook Web App

  1. Go to Outlook.com: Open your web browser and navigate to https://outlook.live.com/.
  2. Sign In: Sign in using your existing Microsoft account.
  3. Click the "Settings" Icon: Click on the gear icon in the top-right corner of your screen.
  4. Select "View all Outlook settings": Choose "View all Outlook settings" from the dropdown menu.
  5. Go to "Mail": Click on the "Mail" option in the left-hand sidebar.
  6. Select "Sync Email": Choose "Sync Email" from the menu on the left side of the screen.
  7. Add Your Account: Enter the email address you want to add and follow the prompts to complete the setup.

Adding a Third-Party Account

  1. Open Outlook Desktop App: Launch the Outlook desktop app on your computer.
  2. Click "File": In the top-left corner of the window, click on "File."
  3. Select "Add Account": Choose "Add Account" from the menu that appears.
  4. Select "Other Account": Click on "Other Account" under the "Add Account" section.
  5. Enter Account Information: Enter your email address and password for the third-party account.
  6. Follow the Instructions: Outlook will guide you through the remaining steps to connect your account.

Note: You may need to enable less secure app access for some third-party accounts to connect them to Outlook.

By following these simple steps, you can easily add any email account to your Outlook inbox and enjoy a unified email experience.

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