Adding a Gmail, Outlook.com or other non-M365 account to Outlook
This article explains how to add a new email account to Microsoft Outlook on Windows devices. Whether you're using Microsoft 365, Outlook.com, Gmail, Yahoo, or another email provider, Outlook allows for easy configuration through a guided setup. This ensures that you can access your email efficiently and securely on your Windows device.
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Prerequisites
- Make sure Outlook for Windows is already installed on your device.
- Have your email address and password ready.
- Ensure your internet connection is active.
Step 1: Open Outlook and begin the setup
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Open the Outlook application on your Windows device.
- If this is your first time opening Outlook, the setup will start automatically.
- If you're adding an additional account, select File > Add Account.
Step 2: Enter your email address
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Type your email address in the prompt.
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Click Connect.
Step 3: Enter your email password
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Enter your password when prompted. This may vary depending on your provider (e.g., Microsoft 365, Gmail, Yahoo, etc.).
- For Gmail or Yahoo, you may be redirected to a browser to sign in and allow Outlook access.
Step 4: Finish setup
- Once the setup is complete, click Done to begin using Outlook.
Need to manually configure or use advanced settings?
- Some email accounts may require manual setup.
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Click Advanced options, then select Let me set up my account manually before clicking Connect.
- You can choose account types like IMAP, POP, or Microsoft 365 as needed.
- If prompted, enter additional settings such as incoming and outgoing server information.
For step-by-step advanced setup instructions, visit Microsoft’s full guide on adding accounts to Outlook for Windows.