These directions are the same whether you want an Outlook.com or a Hotmail.com address.
Just answer a few questions and you’ll be sending and receiving mail in minutes.
Here’s how it works through their website:
Open Microsoft Outlook onlineand selectCreate free account.
key in the username you want.
This is the part that precedes the @ sign.
go for the drop-down menu and chooseoutlook.comorhotmail.com, then pressNext.
Enter apassword, then selectNext.
Create a strong passwordthat is easy for you to recall and difficult for anyone else to guess.
If you make itreallycomplex, you’d be wise to store it in apassword manager.
Enter yourfirst nameandlast namein the fields provided, then selectNext.
Choose yourCountry/region, enter yourBirthdate, then selectNext.
Solve the CAPTCHA or puzzle, then selectNextorSubmit.
You’re asked if you want to stay signed in.
PressYesif you want that.
Outlook.com Features
An Outlook.com email account offers all the features you expect from an email client.
It also includes:
Outlook also adds travel itineraries and flight plans from emails to your calendar.
It attaches files from OneDrive and you could even editMicrosoft 365files right in your inbox.
Outlook Apps
A Microsoft Outlook email account can be used in any modern email client.
The web client atoutlook.live.comis where you’re defaulted to when you sign on from your web internet tool.
But there are other ways to access your mail.
If you’re on the go, get the Outlook app for Android or iOS.
Both are free and easy to use.
FAQ
Torecall a message in Outlook, go to theSent Itemsfolder and bring up the message.
PressRecall Message>OK.
it’s possible for you to’t recall Outlook emails in all circumstances.
If you’re using Outlook.com, press the arrow next to theSendbutton to find theSchedule sendoption.
Tocreate a signature in Outlook, go toFile>Options>Mail>Signatures.
Tocreate a signature on Outlook.com, go toSettings>Mail>Compose and reply.
