Adding IMAP Email to Outlook on Windows:

  1. Open Outlook: Launch the Outlook app on your Windows device.

  2. Navigate to Account Settings:

    • Click on the "File" tab in the top-left corner of the Outlook window.
    • Choose "Info" from the menu on the left and then click on "Add Account."
  3. Choose Email Account Type:

    • Enter your email address and click "Connect."
    • Outlook may automatically detect your email provider; if not, choose "IMAP" or "Manual setup."
  4. Enter Account Details:

    • Select "IMAP" and enter the following details:
      • Your name: Your preferred display name.
      • Email address: Your full email address.
      • Account type: IMAP.
      • Incoming mail server: imap.yourdomain.com (replace 'yourdomain' with your actual domain).
      • Outgoing mail server: smtp.yourdomain.com (replace 'yourdomain' with your actual domain).
      • User Name: Your email address.
      • Password: Your email account password.
  5. Advanced Settings (Optional):

    • Click on "More Settings" and navigate to the "Advanced" tab.
    • Ensure the incoming server uses port 993 with SSL/TLS encryption.
    • Outgoing server should use port 587 with TLS encryption.
  6. Finalise and Test:

    • Click "Next" and let Outlook verify your settings.
    • If everything is correct, Outlook will confirm your account has been successfully added.

Adding IMAP Email to Outlook on Mac:

  1. Open Outlook: Launch the Outlook app on your Mac.

  2. Go to Preferences:

    • Click on "Outlook" in the top-left corner of your screen.
    • Select "Preferences" from the dropdown menu.
  3. Add Account:

    • In the Preferences window, click on "Accounts."
    • Click the "+" button at the bottom left to add a new account.
  4. Enter Account Details:

    • Choose "New Account" and enter your email address.
    • Choose "IMAP/POP" as the account type and click "Continue."
  5. Provide Account Information:

    • Fill in the required details:
      • Your name: Your preferred display name.
      • Email address: Your full email address.
      • Password: Your email account password.
  6. Server Settings:

    • Choose "IMAP" and enter the server settings provided by your email provider.
    • Incoming mail server: imap.yourdomain.com (replace 'yourdomain' with your actual domain).
    • Outgoing mail server: smtp.yourdomain.com (replace 'yourdomain' with your actual domain).
  7. Advanced Settings (Optional):

    • You might need to access the "Advanced" settings to configure port numbers and encryption protocols if required.
  8. Finish Setup:

    • Click "Add Account" or "Done" to complete the setup process.
    • Outlook will verify the settings and, if successful, your IMAP email will be added to Outlook on your Mac.

Remember, the exact steps might vary slightly based on the version of Outlook you're using, but these instructions should give you a good starting point!

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