How to create or add an Outlook 2013 or 2016 account

1. Introduction
2. Automatic set up of Microsoft Outlook 2013 or 2016 account
3. Manual set up of Microsoft Outlook 2013 or 2016 account
4. Read further

Are you tired of using the Webmail interface of your Gmail, Yahoo or Hotmail account? Do you find it difficult to classify your messages from the interface on your browser?

If you are an active email user, you will find Outlook software more convenient to use. You can enter your e-mail account information quickly and start sending and receiving messages within minutes.

This tutorial will guide you in setting up your account on Outlook 2013 or Outlook 2016.

Automatic configuration of your Microsoft Outlook 2013 or Outlook 2016 account

To set up your Microsoft Outlook 2013 account follow the following steps :

1. In Outlook click on "File"

2. Then select "Add Account" under Account Information

3. On the Automatic Account Setup page enter your name, e-mail address and password then select "Next"

4. Click on “finish”

NOTE: If you receive an error message after clicking on Next, verify that you have entered your e-mail address and password correctly.

Manually set your Microsoft Outlook 2013 or Outlook 2016 account

If automatic configuration fails, it is recommended to use the manual configuration option.

1. Select "Manually configure server settings or additional server types" then click on "Next"

2. Select POP or IMAP then click on “next”

3. Enter the following information

• Your name and e-mail address.
• Account type: This is usually IMAP
• Incoming Mail Server (IMAP): 993
• Outgoing mail server (SMTP): 465 or 587
• Use the following encrypted connection type: SSL or TLS

4. Click on “Next” then on “Finish”

There you go! Your account is set to Outlook. You can add as many accounts as you want by following the same procedure.

Check the below link for another article about Outlook 2013 and 2016:

How to create and add a signature to your messages on Outlook 2016 and 2013