What are the Hotmail.com SMTP server settings?

The Hotmail (Windows Live) SMTP server settings are:

Hotmail SMTP Mail Settings.

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Step-by-step guide to signing up for a Hotmail Account in seconds. The Hotmail brand is being phased out to be replaced by the Microsoft Outlook brand, but signing up for new Hotmail account is still as easy as ever.

Visit Live.com, Outlook.com or the www.Hotmail.com homepage. The page will redirect you to https://outlook.live.com. Then, click on the ‘Create Account’ button in the top right hand corner of the screen.

Alternatively go directly to: Https://signup.live.com/.

Hotmail/Outlook does not require you to verify your account with a mobile phone.

1. In the first field, choose your username, which will then serve as the prefix for your email address.
2. Select either an @outlook.com or @hotmail.com email address. If you choose Hotmail, your email address will be [username]@hotmail.com.
3. Next, enter your preferred password in the second box/field. Deselect the box marked ‘Send me promotional emails from Microsoft’ and then continue to click ‘Next’.
4. On the next page, enter your personal information, such as your name, date of birth, phone number and location, then follow the instructions to complete the setup process.
5. Once you have completed the sign up, you can already access your email address. If your chosen username is already being used by someone else, you will be prompted to select a different one instead.

Hotmail Sign In.

After creating an account, go to https://login.live.com/ to sign in to your new MSN Hotmail/Outlook account.

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This is how you sign in to your Hotmail email account or Outlook Email account in seconds. Create a new Hotmail account or log in to your existing account, without any problems.

Hotmail Sign In.

How do I log In to my Hotmail Account or Outlook Email account?

Once you have an active account, the Hotmail login process is fairly straight forward.

• Go to either the Outlook.com or Hotmail.com URLs. They will re-direct to the new login page at Login.live.com.
• Click on the ‘Sign In’ button.
• Enter your email address or phone number in the box provided.
• Click ‘Next’.
• Enter the password you chose during the sign up process.
• Click ‘Next’ again to gain access to your Hotmail account.

Note, that the www.Hotmail.com page will now re-direct to www.login.live.com, after Microsofts re-branding overhaul.

www.Hotmail.com or www.Outlook.com.

A few years ago, Microsoft combined their different email brands to one brand, namely Outlook Live.

As a result, all older email login pages, such as www.hotmail.com, www.hotmail.co.uk, www.outlook.com and even Outlook.live.com, now will re-directs you to the new login page at https://login.live.com/.

Don’t worry your old Hotmail or Outlook Email account is safe. You simply have to sign in from a new page.

Your Hotmail Username and Password stays the same.

Hotmail Login Problems.

It is important to remember that your password is case sensitive, so you need to enter upper and lower case letters in precisely the same way as you did when you signed up for the account. For this reason, if you are using a computer keyboard, you should ensure that both the CAPS LOCK and NUM LOCK are switched off.

If you have forgotten your password, the site has a built-in password reset function. Simply enter your email address as normal, click ‘Next’ and then instead of entering your password, click on ‘Forgot My Password’ instead. From there, follow the instructions to reset your password and regain access to your email account.

Should you continue to experience problems when logging in, double check that you are entering the right information, including your full email address. If it still does not work, you could try resetting your password. You might also want to try clearing your browser data, or using a different browser entirely, before trying again.

What is Hotmail?

Founded in 1996, Hotmail was one of the world’s first webmail services, allowing users to access email accounts via an internet browser. The service, which is owned by Microsoft, has been officially known as Outlook.com since 2013, and remains one of the most popular free email services available, with around 400 million active users.

At the time of the transition to the Outlook.com, existing Hotmail account holders retained access to their Hotmail email address, while also being offered the chance to have an @outlook.com email address with the same username. New users have the option of registering for either an @outlook.com or @hotmail.com email address.

Today, the service is available in over 100 languages and is accessible via web browsers, dedicated mobile apps or through various third-party applications. Despite the re-brand, it is often still referred to by the Hotmail name.

Create A Hotmail Account.

How Do I Sign Up For a Hotmail Email Account?

The Hotmail sign up form can be accessed from the main Outlook.com or Hotmail.com homepage. After the page has loaded, click on the ‘Create Account’ button in the top right hand corner of the screen.

In the first box, choose your username, which will then serve as the prefix for your email address. Then use the downward arrow to the right of the field to select whether you want an @outlook.com or @hotmail.com email address. If you choose Hotmail, your email address will be [username]@hotmail.com.

Next, enter your desired password in the second field. Deselect the box marked ‘Send me promotional emails from Microsoft’ and then click ‘Next’. On the page that follows, enter all of the requested personal information, such as your name, date of birth, phone number and location, then follow the instructions to complete the setup process.

Once you have completed the sign up, you will be able to access your email address. It is worth noting that if your chosen username is already being used by someone else, you will be prompted to select a different one instead.

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What are the Hotmail.com POP3 server settings?

Hotmail supports IMAP, POP3 and SMTP protocols. Hotmail servers (POP3 and SMTP) use SSL.

The Hotmail (Windows Live) POP3 server settings are:

POP3 Incoming Mail Servers.

Hotmail POP server address: pop-mail.outlook.com
Hotmail POP user name: Your Outlook.com email address.
Hotmail POP Password: Your Outlook.com password.
Hotmail POP port: 995
Hotmail POP Encryption method: SSL
Hotmail POP TLS/SSL encryption required: yes

POP access must be turned on. Click the “Gear Icon”, then choose “Options”.

In the “POP options” part, choose “Yes”.

SMTP Outgoing Mail Servers.

Server: smtp-mail.outlook.com
SSL: true-explicit
Port: 587 (default)
Requires TLS: Yes (if available)
Requires Authentication: Yes

Hotmail POP3 Server Settings.

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How to change your current Hotmail password, or recover a forgotten Hotmail password.

Hotmail, also known as Outlook.com, is a free email service, which is owned by Microsoft. As with other webmail services, users are required to create an account and select a password for that account. However, this brings about potential issues if passwords are forgotten, or if they need to be changed for security purposes.

Fortunately, the service has been developed with these needs in mind, and includes several robust options for recovering forgotten passwords, and changing passwords on demand, keeping accounts as secure as possible.

Recover a Forgotten Hotmail Password.

How to recover a forgotten or lost Hotmail password.

If you have forgotten your Hotmail password, you can recover it by going to the main Hotmail or Outlook homepage ( www.Outlook.com ) and then clicking the ‘Sign In’ button. Enter your email address as normal and click ‘Next’. Then, on the following page, click on the option labelled ‘Forgot Password’. Alternatively, you can click here.

From there, you might be asked to re-enter your email address, as well as a security ‘captcha’ code. Do this and click on the ‘Next’ button. You will then be asked how you would like to verify your identity. You can choose to either receive a text to the phone associated with your account, receive a phone call, or receive an email, which will be sent to your recovery email address. Make your selection, then click ‘Next’.

If you no longer use either the phone number or alternative email linked to your account, click on ‘I Don’t Use These Anymore’. You will then need to enter some personal details to confirm that you are the owner of the account. Depending on your settings, you may be asked to answer a ‘Secret Question’, which you will have set up previously.

Regardless of which option you used, you should eventually be presented with an account recovery code. Enter this in the field provided and then click the ‘Use Recovery Code’ button. Continue to follow the on-screen instructions and you should eventually be able to recover your account and choose a new password.

Once you have successfully created your new password, you can use it to access your account in future.

How to Reset a Forgotten Hotmail Password – Video.

For a step-by-step guide on how to reset a lost Hotmail password, watch this video.

How to Change my Hotmail Password.

How to change your current Hotmail password in 2 minutes.

Occasionally, users know their password, but want to change it. This may be done because your account has been compromised, because you want to improve the quality of your password, or simply to change it to something more memorable. Regardless of the reason, you first need to sign in to your account in the normal way.

After gaining access to your account, click on your profile picture and a menu should appear. From there, select ‘View Account’ and then click on ‘Change My Password’. Depending on your current settings, you may be asked to sign in again, for security reasons, and you may also need to verify your identity. A code will be sent to either the phone or alternative email address associated with your account and you need to enter this code on screen.

Finally, once you reach the ‘Change Your Password’ screen, you will be asked to enter your old password in the first field, followed by your new password. Take care when entering both and then click ‘Next’. Your password should then be changed and a confirmation email will be sent to your email address, confirming it has worked.

How to Change a Hotmail Password – Video.

Watch this video to learn how to change your Hotmail password from inside your account.

After changing your password, simply use your new password for all future sign ins and discard the old one.

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