Add your Microsoft 365 email to the Outlook app

💻 Add Your New Microsoft 365 Email Account to Outlook

1. Open Outlook

   • Launch the Outlook desktop app on your computer.

   • If this is your first time opening it, Outlook will automatically prompt you to add an account.

   • Otherwise, go to:
     File → Add Account (Windows)
     or
     Outlook → Settings → Accounts → + Add Email Account (Mac).

2. Enter your new email address

   • Type your full Microsoft 365 email address (e.g., yourname@yourdomain.com).

   • Click Connect or Continue.

3. Enter your password

   • When the Microsoft sign-in window appears, enter the password provided for your new account.

   • Click Sign in.

4. Set up Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) (if prompted)

   • The first time you sign in, Microsoft may ask for additional information.

   • Follow the on-screen steps to set up the Microsoft Authenticator app or approve the sign-in on your phone. Click here for instructions on how to use Microsoft's Multi-Factor Authentication.

   • Once approved, Outlook will continue connecting.

5. Finish setup

   • When you see “Account successfully added”, click Done or Finish.

   • Outlook may take a few minutes to download your mailbox and calendar items.

6. Optional: Set as default account

   • If you have multiple accounts, you can set this new one as default under:
     File → Account Settings → Manage Profiles → Set as Default (Windows)
     or in Preferences → Accounts (Mac).