It includes instructions for Outlook.com, Outlook 2010, Outlook 2007, Outlook 2003 and older versions.

Pair them so that Windows Live Hotmail works with Outlook and you have a great match.

In 2018, Microsoft removed the connected accounts feature from the web version of Outlook.

screenshot of outlook.com with the settings gear selected

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Therefore, you must reconnect your email accounts to the newer version.

SelectView all Outlook settingsat the bottom of the menu.

SelectSync emailon the next page.

screenshot of the outlook settings menu under layout

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UnderConnected accounts, selectOther email accounts.

Make sureEmail Accountis selected.

type your name underYour Name.

screenshot of the outlook settings menu with sync mail selected

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key in your Windows Live Hotmail address underEmail address.

Enter yourWindows Live Hotmail passwordunder bothPasswordandRetype Password.

SelectOutlook Connector>Add a New Accountfrom the menu in Outlook.

screenshot of outlook’s connect your account screen

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key in your Windows Live Hotmail password underPassword.

key in your name underName.

FreePOPs, for example, usually works well.

Make sureMicrosoft Exchange,POP3,IMAP, orHTTPis selected.

throw in your name as you want it to appear in outgoing email underYour Name.

type your Windows Live Hotmail address underEmail Address.

Make sureManually configure server prefs or additional server typesis checked.

Make sureInternet Emailis selected.

Make surePOP3is selected underAccount throw in.

Typesmtp.live.comunderOutgoing mail server (SMTP).

key in your complete Windows Live Hotmail address (for example, ‘example@hotmail.com’) underUser Name.

bang out your Windows Live Hotmail password underPassword.

Go to theOutgoing Servertab.

Make sureMy outgoing server (SMTP) requires authenticationis checked.

VerifyUse same parameters as my incoming mail serveris selected.

Make sureThis server requires an encrypted connection (SSL)is checked underIncoming server (POP3).

Make sureSSLis selected forUse the following pop in of encrypted connectionunderOutgoing server (SMTP).

Check that995appears underIncoming server (POP3:)and25underOutgoing server (SMTP).

SelectTools>Email Accountsfrom the menu in Outlook.

Make sureAdd a new email accountis selected.

ChooseHTTPas theServer bang out.

drop your account details in theEmail Accountsdialog box: