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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:

  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.

Incoming E-mail Setup

  1. 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.
  2. Type the passphrase for the mail account and click Next.
  3. Please use the information below to complete the Incoming Server Settings settings.
  4. Click Next. If there is an error, click the Edit Settings button.

Incoming E-mail Server (IMAP) Setup

Server Hostnameimap-mail.outlook.com
Server Port993
UsernameYour username (do not include the part after the @ sign)
AuthenticationPassword
SSL/TLSYes

Settings Required for Sending E-mail (via SMTP)

  1. Once the parameters are entered, click Next.
  2. Check Require sign-in
  3. Use the table below in order to complete the Outgoing Server Settings.
  4. Now click Next. If you see an error, click the Edit Settings button.
Server Hostnamesmtp-mail.outlook.com
Server Port587
UsernameYour username (do not include the part after the @ sign)
AuthenticationPassword
SSL/TLSYes
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