Email account setup in New Microsoft Outlook for Windows

Setting Up Email in New Outlook for Windows (2023)

This guide walks you through setting up your email using IMAP in the New Outlook for Windows.

For video and more detailed illustration on how to configure your email account on the Gmail application.
Click the link below to view the full tutorial: Email account setup on my new Outlook on Windows machine

✅ Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Open Outlook and Access Settings

Launch Outlook.
Click the Settings icon (⚙️) in the top-right corner.

Step 2: Click "Add Account"

Under the Accounts section, click Add account.

Note: If this is your first time opening New Outlook, you may see prompts for optional data sharing or preferences. Complete those steps to continue.

Step 3: Enter Your Email Address

Type in the email address you want to configure (e.g., [email protected]).
Click Continue.

Step 4: Enter Password and Server Settings

Type in your email password (same one used for Webmail).
Click Show more to expand the manual settings section.

Enter the following:

Incoming Mail (IMAP):

Server: mail.yourdomain.co.zw
Port: 993
Encryption: SSL/TLS

Outgoing Mail (SMTP):

Server: mail.yourdomain.co.zw
Port: 465
Encryption: SSL/TLS
Username: Your full email address
Password: Same as above

Click Continue.

Step 5: Sync Your Account

Click Continue to allow Outlook to sync your mailbox.

⚠️ You may receive a security notification about a new login attempt — this is normal as Microsoft uses external servers to verify your connection.

Step 6: All Done!

Your account is now added. Click Done and start using your inbox.

Important Tip:

If you're switching from POP or making changes to your account, it’s highly recommended to back up your emails to avoid any loss of data.

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