#MICROSOFT EMAIL OPTIONS UPDATE#
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Select the device you want to refresh > Refresh Select the device you want to remove > Deleteĭelete removes the sync partnership and delete the device from your mailbox. Select a mobile device from the list > EditĮdit displays info about the device, including the device name, type, and the last time the device connected to your mailbox. To use any of the options shown in the table below, move your cursor over a mobile device in the list and then select a button. To get to the Mobile devices page, select Settings > View all Outlook settings > General > Mobile devices. When you're done updating your settings, select Next > Done.Note: Haven't set up email yet? See Set up email on your mobile device later in this article.

#MICROSOFT EMAIL OPTIONS UPDATE#

This is also where you can update your email password (after you've changed the password with your email provider). Select either Incoming mail or Outgoing mail to change a variety of server settings. The most common settings you'll change are Server Settings. Manage Profiles lets you add or remove profiles or change profile settings. Server Settings lets you change the login information, including the password, server name, port, and authentication settings.Ĭhange Profile lets you switch to a new profile. Select the type of information you want to change.Īccount Settings allows you to add or remove accounts, change server settings, and more.Īccount Name and Sync Settings lets you update the friendly name for the account and decide how many days' worth of email you'd like to synchronize. Use the dropdown under Account Information to select the account you want to change.

#MICROSOFT EMAIL OPTIONS WINDOWS#

Update or change your email settings in Outlook for Windows Your email should be properly configured. Click Close, and then click Next and Finish on the Change Account window. Green check marks indicate a successful test. If the test fails, contact your email provider to verify the information. Red markers indicate some or all settings are incorrect. On the Test Account Settings window, check if you have green check marks or red markers: If they don't match, manually change them.Īdditionally, compare the encryption types (next to Use the following type of encrypted connection) for both Incoming and Outgoing servers as well and, if they don't match, manually change them.Ĭlick OK, and then click Test Account Settings on the Change Account window. Under Server Port Numbers, compare the Incoming server (IMAP) and Outgoing server (SMTP) numbers to those provided by your email provider or from the reference article. On the Internet Email Settings window, select the Advanced tab. Note: If your email provider requires two-factor authentication, enter the generated passcode they provided instead of your regular password. Under Logon Information, verify you're using the correct User Name and Password associated with your email account. On the Change Account window, check the Incoming mail server and Outgoing mail server settings against those from your email provider or the reference article. On the Account Settings window, select the account you're trying to troubleshoot and select Change. On the Mail Setup - Outlook window, click Email Accounts. In Control Panel, search for and open the Mail icon. Windows 7: Click the Start button, and then click Control Panel. Windows 8.1: Type control panel in the search box, and then select Control Panel. Windows 10: In the search box on the taskbar, type control panel, and then select Control Panel. The word immediately after the symbol is usually your email provider.

Unsure who your email provider is? Look at your email address. You can either contact your email provider or, if you're using a popular email service, you can find these settings in the POP and IMAP email settings for Outlook topic. You'll need to know your account type, the incoming and outgoing server names, and the SSL and port settings for your email account. Want to see how it's done? Click here to jump directly to our video instructions. Update or change your email settings from Mail in Control Panel If you have a new password, if your email provider has asked you to change settings, or if you're having problems with sending and receiving email, you can change your email account settings through Mail in the Windows Control Panel, or from Outlook. Sometimes you need to make a change to your email account settings. Outlook for Microsoft 365 Outlook 2021 Outlook 2019 Outlook 2016 Outlook 2013 Outlook 2010 More.

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