How to setup and email account in Microsoft Outlook 2016 & 2019

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. A popout menu appears allowing you to add an account:
  4. Click Add Account.
  5. Enter your email address.
  6. Click the 'Advanced' link and check the box to set up the account manually.
  7. Click the 'Connect' button.
  8. Choose POP or IMAP. IMAP is recommended.
  9. On the next page, you'll need to enter your Incoming and Outgoing settings that were provided.
  10. Port — If you chose IMAP, the secure port is 993. For outgoing ports, use 465 or 587.
  11. Port 465 with SSL is recommended, however some email clients are unable to use this port.
  12. If you are unable to use port 465, the next best option is port 587 using SSL.
  13. Use the Encryption — SSL.
  14. Require logon using Secure Password Authentication — Check this box.
  15. Click the 'Next' button.
  16. Enter your password and click 'Connect'.
  17. You will see a confirmation if it was successfully set up.
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