How to add a Microsoft Account to Outlook

Add a new account quickly

1. Select Outlook > Preferences > Account.
2. Click the plus (+) sign > New Account.
3. Type your email address > Continue.
4. Type your password > Add Account.

1. What is the difference between a Microsoft account and an Outlook account?
2. How do I add multiple email accounts to Outlook?
3. How do I add another email account to Outlook 2016?
4. Is Outlook email a Microsoft account?
5. Does Windows 10 come with Microsoft Outlook?
6. Is Outlook COM the same as Microsoft Outlook?
7. Can I have 2 email accounts on outlook?
8. Can you add a Gmail account to Outlook?
9. How do I switch between Outlook email accounts?
10. How do I add another email account to Outlook 365?
11. How do I add another email account?

What is the difference between a Microsoft account and an Outlook account?

A Microsoft account is a User account used to Login to Windows. Some people use the Outlook Email account to login to Windows, but are different things all together. ... Microsoft accounts Login to Windows using a Microsoft user name and password - this can be an Email address and password.

How do I add multiple email accounts to Outlook?

From the File tab, select + Add Account or Account Settings -> Account Settings. Enter your information in the Add Account dialog box: full name, complete email address, and password you use for that account. Click Next. Your account will automatically be configured.

How do I add another email account to Outlook 2016?

To add an email account to Outlook 2016 or 2019 on Windows:

1. Open Outlook 2016 or 2019 from your start menu.
2. On the top left, click the File tab. ...
3. Click Add Account.
4. Enter your email address.
5. Click the 'Advanced' link and check the box to set up the account manually.
6. Click the 'Connect' button.
7. Choose POP or IMAP.

Is Outlook email a Microsoft account?

A Microsoft account is an email address and password that you use with Outlook.com, Hotmail, Office, OneDrive, Skype, Xbox, and Windows. When you create a Microsoft account, you can use any email address as the user name, including addresses from Outlook.com, Yahoo! or Gmail.

Does Windows 10 come with Microsoft Outlook?

This new Windows 10 Mail app, which comes preinstalled along with Calendar, is actually part of the free version of Microsoft's Office Mobile productivity suite. It's called Outlook Mail on Windows 10 Mobile running on smartphones and phablets, but just plain Mail on Windows 10 for PCs.

Is Outlook COM the same as Microsoft Outlook?

Outlook is an email program you install on your computer and is part of Microsoft Office. Outlook.com is a website and online email service provided by Microsoft. Outlook and Outlook.com are two completely different things.

Can I have 2 email accounts on outlook?

You can add up to 20 different email accounts to one Outlook account. Not only does Outlook work as an email client, but it's also an effective email aggregator.

Can you add a Gmail account to Outlook?

Select File > Add Account. Enter your email address and click Connect. Outlook will launch a Gmail window that asks for your password. ... Once Outlook finishes adding your Gmail account, you can add another email account or select Done.

How do I switch between Outlook email accounts?

Change profiles in Outlook

1. In Outlook, Click File > Account Settings > Change Profile.
2. Outlook will close. You'll need to start Outlook again manually.
3. The next time Outlook starts, it will display the Choose Profile Dialog.

How do I add another email account to Outlook 365?

Add a Shared Email Mailbox Through Outlook 365 Desktop

1. Log into your computer as yourself and start the Outlook Desktop app.
2. Choose the File tab on the ribbon.
3. Under Account Information click Add Account.
4. In the window that opens, type the email address of the mailbox you want to add and click Connect.

How do I add another email account?

Add or remove your account

1. On your Android phone or tablet, open the Gmail app .
2. In the top right, tap your profile picture.
3. Tap Add another account.
4. Choose the type of account you want to add. ...
5. Follow the steps on the screen to add your account.