Configuring Outlook.com for an Android Tablet

What is Outlook.com:

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

Configuring Outlook.com:

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.

Configuration Required for Receiving Mail

1. Choose the type of email account (POP3 or IMAP) you will use. Some services may not provide both protocols! You may want to see the table below for available parameters.
   • IMAP protocol keeps the emails on the server and it will show a copy on your device. IMAP is the recommended setting in almost all cases.
   • POP3 downloads the e-mails from the remote server and it will store them on your Android phone.
2. Type the password for your e-mail account and click Next.
3. Please use the following information in order to complete the Incoming Server Settings page.
4. Now click Next. If there is an error, tap the Edit Settings button.

Incoming E-mail (IMAP) Configuration

Settings Needed for Sending Email (via SMTP)

1. After you type in the settings, tap Next.
2. Select Require sign-in
3. Use the following information in order to complete the Outgoing Server Settings.
4. Click Next. If you see an error, tap Edit Settings.