How do I set up email in Microsoft Outlook?

How do I set up email in Microsoft Outlook?

Overview

You can connect your hosting email to Microsoft Outlook using IMAP so your emails stay synced across all devices.

Before You Start

Make sure you have:

• Your full email address (e.g. info@yourdomain.com)
• Your email password
• Your mail server settings

Recommended IMAP Settings

Incoming Mail (IMAP)

• Server: mail.yourdomain.com
• Port: 993
• Encryption: SSL/TLS
• Username: Full email address
• Password: Your email password

Outgoing Mail (SMTP)

• Server: mail.yourdomain.com
• Port: 465 (SSL) or 587 (STARTTLS)
• Encryption: SSL/TLS or STARTTLS
• Authentication: Required (use full email address + password)

Step-by-Step Setup in Outlook

1. Open Microsoft Outlook
2. Go to File → Add Account
3. Enter your email address
4. Click Advanced options and choose Let me set up my account manually
5. Select IMAP
6. Enter incoming mail settings (IMAP)
7. Enter outgoing mail settings (SMTP)
8. Enter your password when prompted
9. Click Connect
10. Finish setup and allow Outlook to sync your emails

Important Notes

• Always use IMAP so emails stay synced across devices
• Make sure SSL/TLS is enabled for security
• If Outlook auto-detects incorrect settings, switch to manual setup

Common Issues & Fixes

Cannot send emails

• Check SMTP authentication is enabled
• Confirm port 465 or 587 is correct

Emails not syncing

• Verify IMAP server settings
• Ensure stable internet connection

Login failed

• Double-check email address format (must be full email address)
• Reset password in DirectAdmin if needed

Need Help?

If you’re having trouble setting up Outlook, our support team can guide you through the configuration or set it up for you.