How to configure outlook in android mobile

guide takes you step-by-step through the process of setting up a new email account in the Outlook Mobile app on iOS or Android.

Replace example.com with your domain name

Note: You will be setting up an IMAP account, which will allow you to access your email from any device.


  • Outlook Mobile App on iOS


    1. Launch the Outlook app on your mobile phone
    2. If this is the first account to be set up, skip to step 3. If you have other accounts set up, then open the Menu > tap Settings > Add Account
    3. An Add Account screen will appear. Enter your email address and select Add Account

      How to configure outlook in android mobile
      How to configure outlook in android mobile

    4. If the automatic setup works, you will see the settings appear and you may go to step 5. If the automatic setup does not work, select Set Up Account Manually and then IMAP.

      How to configure outlook in android mobile
      How to configure outlook in android mobile

    1.  Complete the following fields:
    • Email address – type in your full email address (in lowercase)
    • Password – type your email password (forgotten passwords can be reset in konsoleH)
    • Display name – Your full name (e.g. John Smith)
    • Description  – i.e. Work
    1. Complete all Advanced Settings

    Note: Find your email settings by adding your email address in the Show Settings box at the top of this article.

    Purpose & Overview

    This procedure will walk through how to install and set up Outlook on a mobile device.

    Scope

    This procedure will cover how to set up Outlook on Apple and Android mobile devices.
    1. Install the Outlook mobile app (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});

    2. After installing the application find the Outlook app on your home screen and launch it.

      The app will have the below icon with "Outlook" below it.

      How to configure outlook in android mobile

    3. After launching the app you should be greeted with the below screen, tap "Get Started" to start the login process.

      How to configure outlook in android mobile

    4. Sign in using your email address

      After tapping "Get Started" you will then be prompted with the below screen and you will need to enter your email address associated with your Office 365 account then hit "Add Account".

      How to configure outlook in android mobile

    5. You will then be prompted to enter your Office 365 password, then hit "Sign In".

      How to configure outlook in android mobile

    6. If your organization has 2FA enabled for their Office 365 accounts you will then be prompted to verify using your default 2FA method.   This method could either be a code from a text message, phone call, or an authenticator app.  After entering the 2FA code hit the "Verify" button. If your organization does not have 2FA enabled then you will be logged in after inputting your password in the above step and hitting the "Sign In" button.

      How to configure outlook in android mobile

    7. Confirm emails are syncing

      You should now be successfully signed in to your email in the Outlook Mobile App and your emails should start to automatically sync to your phone.  There may be a tutorial after logging in which you should walkthrough to learn how to use the Outlook mobile app.

      How to configure outlook in android mobile

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    Setting up your email in Outlook for Android?

    You will need your incoming mail server, outgoing mail server, full email address, and your email password. The default settings are listed below.
    1. Open the Outlook for Android app, and go to Settings.
    2. Click on Add Account.
    3. Select Add Email Account.
    4. Enter your email address, then tap Continue. 

      How to configure outlook in android mobile

    5. Choose between IMAP and POP. IMAP synchronizes the email on your phone with your account's contents on the server, while POP downloads the inbox.
    6. Toggle Advanced settings on and enter your password and server settings.

      How to configure outlook in android mobile

      1. IMAP
        • Display Name: The name to display on your email.
        • Email Address: Your full email address
        • Account Type: IMAP
        • Incoming Mail Server: imap.domain.com
        • Outgoing Mail Server (SMTP): smtp.domain.com
        • User Name: Your full email address
        • Password: Your emailpassword
        • Require login using Secure Password Authentication (SPA): We recommend having this unchecked.
        • Incoming Server (IMAP Port): 143
        • This server requires an encrypted connection (SSL/TLS) (Incoming): Optional. If checked, change the Incoming Server (IMAP Port) to 993.
        • Outgoing Server (SMTP Port): 587
        • Encryption method (Outgoing): Optional. If using SSL, change the Outgoing Server (SMTP Port) to 465
      2. POP
        • Display Name: The name to display on your email.
        • Email Address: Your full email address
        • Account Type: POP
        • Incoming Mail Server: pop.domain.com
        • Outgoing Mail Server (SMTP): smtp.domain.com
        • User Name: Your full email address
        • Password: Your emailpassword
        • Require login using Secure Password Authentication (SPA): We recommend having this unchecked.
        • Incoming Server (POP Port): 110
        • This server requires an encrypted connection (SSL/TLS) (Incoming): Optional. If checked, change Incoming Server (POP Port) to 995.
        • Outgoing Server (SMTP Port): 587
        • Encryption method (Outgoing): Optional. If using SSL, change the Outgoing Server (SMTP Port) to 465
    7. Tap the checkmark icon to complete.

    I followed the instructions, but I still can't connect. What can I do?

    • Refer to the generic troubleshooting steps for email client setup.
    • Consult Microsoft's support page for the Outlook Android app.
    • Contact us so that we can help you troubleshoot the issue.

    Using a different Outlook version?

    • Email Client Setup: Outlook 2016, 2019, and Microsoft 365
    • Email Client Setup: Outlook 2013
    • Email Client Setup: Outlook 2010
    • Email Client Setup: Outlook 2007
    • Email Client Setup: Outlook 2003

    How to configure Outlook Exchange in Android mobile?

    How to set up Outlook Exchange on Android Devices.
    Go to your device Settings..
    Tap Passwords & Accounts or Accounts and Backup (depending on your device)..
    Select + Add account..
    Select Exchange..
    Enter your Clemson email address ([email protected], no "g"). ... .
    Tap Accept & continue..

    How do I set up Outlook on my mobile phone?

    This procedure will cover how to set up Outlook on Apple and Android mobile devices..
    Install the Outlook mobile app. ... .
    Launch Outlook. ... .
    Start the login process. ... .
    Sign in using your email address. ... .
    Enter your password. ... .
    Enter 2FA if enabled. ... .
    Confirm emails are syncing..

    How to configure Outlook in Android phone pop3?

    Email Client Setup: Outlook for Android.
    Open the Outlook for Android app, and go to Settings..
    Click on Add Account..
    Select Add Email Account..
    Enter your email address, then tap Continue..
    Choose between IMAP and POP. ... .
    Toggle Advanced settings on and enter your password and server settings..

    How do I find Outlook settings on Android?

    To access your settings, from your main inbox screen, swipe your finger from the left of your phone to the right to reveal the menu on the left side. Then, locate the gear at the bottom and select it.