how do i add an email account to my outlook

Roman Kuszczak 0 Reputation points
2026-11-09T14:14:01.6233333+00:00

hoe do i add an email account to my outlook account in office 21

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  1. AI answer

    2026-11-09T14:14:12.36+00:00

    For Outlook in Office 2021 on Windows, use the classic Outlook steps:

    1. Open Outlook.
    2. Select File > Add Account.
    3. Enter the email address to add, then select Connect.
    4. If prompted, enter the password, then select OK.
    5. Select Finish.

    If Outlook does not detect the account automatically, some providers may require additional setup on their website first. This can apply to providers such as Gmail, Yahoo, and iCloud.

    If adding an additional account after Outlook is already set up, use File > Add Account and repeat the same steps.

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  2. Emma1-N 15,165 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
    2026-11-10T03:35:16.6166667+00:00

    Welcome Roman Kuszczak,

    Thanks for reaching out to Microsoft Q&A Forum. I understand you would like to add another email account to Outlook in Office 2021 on Windows.

    Could you share which email provider the account you want to add belongs to (for example Gmail, Yahoo, iCloud, Outlook.com, or an internet provider or company email)? Also, do you see any error message or prompt when you try to add it?

    Please make sure you already tried the Q&A Assist steps. In addition, please try the following:

    1, Generate an app password if Outlook keeps asking for your password

    • Sign in to your email provider's website and create an app password for Outlook from the account security settings.
    • Return to Outlook and paste the app password in place of your regular password when prompted.

    2, Enable IMAP or POP access on the provider's website

    • Some providers turn off IMAP or POP access by default. Turn it on in the webmail settings, then try adding the account again.

    3, Set up the account manually

    • In Outlook, go to File, then Add Account.
    • Enter the email address, select Advanced options, then check Let me set up my account manually and select Connect.
    • Choose IMAP or POP, then enter the incoming and outgoing server names, ports and encryption type from your email provider.

    4, Add the account from the Control Panel

    • Close Outlook, open Control Panel, then select Mail (Microsoft Outlook).
    • Select Email Accounts, then New, and follow the prompts.

    Looking forward to your update.

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