Follow these steps to add your email account to Microsoft Outlook on your PC. Whether you're using a custom domain or a popular service like Gmail, these instructions will guide you through the setup, ensuring your account is configured correctly with IMAP and SMTP settings.

Step 1: Open Outlook and Start the Setup

Begin by opening Microsoft Outlook on your computer. Follow these steps to start adding your email account:

  1. Open Outlook from your desktop or Start menu.
  2. Click on File in the top-left corner of the Outlook window.
Outlook File menuOutlook File menu options

Clicking File opens the account settings, where you can manage your email accounts.

Step 2: Choose 'Add Account'

In this step, you will begin the process of adding a new email account:

  1. Click on Add Account from the list of options under the Account Information section.
  2. Allow Outlook a few moments to load and begin the account setup process.
Add Account option in Outlook

Once the account window appears, you're ready to enter your email information.

Step 3: Enter Your Email Address

Now you'll need to provide your email address and configure the account settings:

  1. Type in the email address you want to add to Outlook.
  2. Click Connect to initiate the connection.
  3. Outlook will automatically process your email account and may ask you to enter your password.
Enter email and password in Outlook

Once you enter your password, Outlook will authenticate the email account and you’ll be ready to move on to the next step.

Step 4: Set Up IMAP and SMTP Settings

If Outlook doesn't automatically prompt for your password, you may need to configure the account settings manually. Here's how:

  1. Click on IMAP to start setting up your account manually.
  2. Ensure you have the correct server settings:
  • Incoming Mail Server: mail.4bis.nl
    Port: 993
    Encryption Method: SSL/TLS
  • Outgoing Mail Server: mail.4bis.nl
    Port: 587
    Encryption Method: STARTTLS
  • Enter your email account password again to authenticate the settings.
    • Configure IMAP and SMTP settings in Outlook

    Once these settings are entered, your account will be connected to Outlook.

    Step 5: Complete the Setup

    After you've entered the necessary settings, finalize the process:

    1. Click on Finish to complete the setup process.
    2. Your email account will now be visible in the left sidebar of Outlook.
    3. Click on your email account to start using it for sending and receiving emails.
    Email setup complete in Outlook

    Congratulations! Your email account has been successfully added to Outlook, and you're ready to start managing your emails.

    Troubleshooting Tips

    If you run into any issues during the setup process, try the following troubleshooting tips:

    • Double-check that you have entered the correct email address and password.
    • Ensure you have the correct IMAP and SMTP server settings.
    • If the password is incorrect, re-enter it and try again.
    • Make sure that your internet connection is stable and try restarting Outlook.
    • If the problem persists, contact your email provider or Microsoft Support for further assistance.

    Conclusion

    By following these steps, you have successfully added your email account to Outlook on PC. Whether you're using a personal or professional email address, you can now manage all your communications in one place. If you have any questions, feel free to refer back to the troubleshooting section or reach out to support.