How to configure Live.com.au for an Android Phone
With this post we will explain setting up Live.com.au using IMAP and SMTP for your Android Device in a simple fashion!
Posted: 2021-06-03 • Updated: 2022-01-10
Setting up Live.com.au:
- On your Android phone or tablet, open the Gmail app.
- In the top right, tap your profile picture.
- Tap Add another account.
- 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.
- Enter your email address and tap Next.
Incoming E-mail Setup
- Choose the type of e-mail account (either POP3 or IMAP) you will be using. Some services may not provide both. Refer to the table below for possible settings.
- IMAP will keep the mails on the server but it will display a copy on your device. IMAP is the recommended protocol in almost all cases.
- POP3 downloads the emails from the remote server and it will store them on your Android phone.
- Type the passphrase for the mail account and click Next.
- Please use the information below to complete the Incoming Server Settings settings.
- Click Next. If there is an error, click the Edit Settings button.
Incoming E-mail Server (IMAP) Setup
Server Hostname | imap-mail.outlook.com |
Server Port | 993 |
Username | Your username (do not include the part after the @ sign) |
Authentication | Password |
SSL/TLS | Yes |
Settings Required for Sending E-mail (via SMTP)
- Once the parameters are entered, click Next.
- Check Require sign-in
- Use the table below in order to complete the Outgoing Server Settings.
- Now click Next. If you see an error, click the Edit Settings button.
Server Hostname | smtp-mail.outlook.com |
Server Port | 587 |
Username | Your username (do not include the part after the @ sign) |
Authentication | Password |
SSL/TLS | Yes |
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