How to set up an IMAP server for an Outlook.com account

Internet Message Access Protocol (IMAP for short) is an email protocol used to access email on a remote web server. This is one of the two most widely used mail protocols for receiving and sending emails. The article will show you how to install IMAP server for Outlook.com to access email from all devices.

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Install IMAP server for Outlook.com

IMAP server settings for Outlook.com are set up as below to access email and folders at Outlook.com in email and mobile applications.

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1. Server address  IMAP Outlook.com: imap-mail.outlook.com
2. IMAP com username: Your full Outlook.com email address (not email alias).
3. IMAP password com: your Outlook.com password.
4. IMAP port com: 993
5. Request encryption TLS / SSL IMAP Outlook.com: Yes

To send an email using an Outlook.com account from an email application, see How to set up an SMTP server to send email using the Outlook.com address.

See also: How to turn on POP / IMAP Gmail to use in Outlook