Use these steps for Outlook in Microsoft 365 apps, Outlook 2021 and Outlook 2019 on Windows.

  1. Open Outlook. If it's the first time, the setup screen opens by itself. Otherwise go to File > Add Account.
  2. Enter your full email address and choose Connect.
  3. Enter your Microsoft 365 password when the Microsoft sign-in window appears, and approve the sign-in on your phone if asked.
  4. Choose Done. Outlook downloads your mail, calendar and contacts. A large mailbox can take a while.

Using the new Outlook for Windows? Go to Settings > Accounts > Email accounts > Add account, enter your email address and sign in.

Outlook asks for a server name or keeps asking for the password? Check the domain's DNS has the autodiscover record Microsoft lists in the admin centre under Settings > Domains, then restart Outlook.

Other email apps: Microsoft 365 POP and IMAP settings.