How to Setup Outlook on Windows

Please Note: Outlook 2016,2019 and Microsoft 365 are now only supported, if you have an earlier version you will need to upgrade

Step 1

Click on the Windows Start Menu icon

 

Step 2

Search for Control Panel in the search box, then click Control Panel in the search results under Best Match

 

Step 3

Search for Mail using the search bar in the right of the control panel

 

Step 4

Click Mail (Microsoft Outlook) (Ignore the 32-bit in brackets)

          

 

Step 5

Click Show Profiles, then Add... 

Step 6

Enter a Profile Name, this can be set to anything and click OK

 

Step 7

Complete the following and click Next

  • Your Name: Your Name 
  • Email Address: Your Office 365 email address
  • Password: Your Password
  • Retype Password: Confirm Password

 

Step 8

Enter your Email Address and click Next (Your email address may already be auto-populated)

 

Step 9

Enter your password and click Sign in

 

Step 10

Click No, sign in to this app only

 

Step 11

Uncheck Set up Outlook Mobile on my phone too and then click Finish to complete setup

 

Step 12

On the Mail windows, check Always use this profile then from the drop-down menu select the profile you have just created this will ensure you connect to the correct profile if you have multiple profiles

 

Step 13

Click OK

 

Step 14

You can now open Outlook

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