Quick start: Add an email account to Outlook
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With Outlook on your PC, Mac, or mobile device, you can:
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Organize your email to focus on the messages that matter most.
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Manage your calendar to schedule meetings and appointments.
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Share files from the cloud so everyone always has the latest version.
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Stay connected and productive wherever you are.
Add an email account
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Open Outlook and select File > Add Account.
If you haven't launched Outlook before, you'll see a welcome screen.
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Enter your email address and select Connect.
If your screen looks different, enter your name, email address, and password, and select Next.
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If prompted, enter your password and select OK.
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Select Finish.
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