How do I set up a new or additional email account in Outlook for Mac?
Applicable to: Fort Collins, Pueblo, Spur, System
Affiliation: Students, Faculty, Staff
Prerequisites
- Outlook for Mac must already be installed on your device.
- You need the full email address and password for the account you want to add.
Instructions
To add your first email account:
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Open Outlook for Mac.
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Select the Outlook menu at the top of your screen, then choose Settings.
- Under Personal Settings, select Accounts > Add Account.
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Type your email address, then click Continue.
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Follow the prompts to complete the setup.
- If you are adding a Yahoo or Gmail account, you may be redirected to that provider's site to grant access. Click Allow when prompted.
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Select Done when setup is complete.
To add an additional email account:
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Open Outlook for Mac.
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Click Tools from the top menu, then select Accounts.
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Select the + Add Account option at the bottom of the accounts list.
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Enter the email address of the account you want to add.
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Followthe prompts to complete the setup.
- If prompted by a third-party provider (e.g., Yahoo, Gmail), click Allow to grant permission for access.
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Click Done once the account has been added.
Outcome
After setup, your new or additional email account will be connected to Outlook for Mac, allowing you to send and receive emails directly from the app.