Configuring Hotmail.com.au for an Android Device

First, a few words about Hotmail.com.au

Outlook.com is a personal information manager web app from Microsoft consisting of webmail, calendaring, contacts, and tasks services. Founded in 1996 by Sabeer Bhatia and Jack Smith as Hotmail, it was acquired by Microsoft in 1997 for an estimated $400 million and relaunched as MSN Hotmail, later rebranded to Windows Live Hotmail as part of the Windows Live suite of products. Microsoft phased out Hotmail in October 2011, relaunching the service as Outlook.com in 2012. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Outlook.com

Setting up Hotmail.com.au

1. On your Android phone or tablet, open the Gmail app.
2. In the top right, tap your profile picture.
3. Tap Add another account.
4. Choose the type of account you want to add:
   • If you check work or school emails through Outlook for Windows, select Outlook, Hotmail, and Live.
   • If you don't see your email service, select Other.
5. Enter your email address and tap Next.

Setup Needed for Receiving Email

1. Choose the type of e-mail account (POP3 or IMAP) you will be using. Some services may not support both! You may want to check out the information below for possible settings.
   • IMAP will store the emails on the server and it will show a copy on your Android phone. IMAP is recommended for almost all users.
   • POP3 will download the e-mails from the server and it will keep them on your Android phone.
2. Type in the passphrase for your e-mail address and tap Next.
3. Refer to the table below to complete the Incoming Server Settings.
4. Click Next. If you see an error, tap Edit Settings.

Incoming E-mail Server (IMAP) Configuration

Settings Needed for Sending E-mail (using SMTP)

1. After you enter the settings, tap Next.
2. Turn on Require sign-in
3. Please refer to the following table to complete the Outgoing Server Settings page.
4. Now click Next. If you see an error, click Edit Settings.