Use the dropdown under Account Information to select the account you want to change. Update or change your email settings in Outlook for Windows Your email should be properly configured. Click Close, and then click Next and Finish on the Change Account window. Green check marks indicate a successful test. If the test fails, contact your email provider to verify the information. Red markers indicate some or all settings are incorrect. On the Test Account Settings window, check if you have green check marks or red markers: If they don't match, manually change them.Īdditionally, compare the encryption types (next to Use the following type of encrypted connection) for both Incoming and Outgoing servers as well and, if they don't match, manually change them.Ĭlick OK, and then click Test Account Settings on the Change Account window. Under Server Port Numbers, compare the Incoming server (IMAP) and Outgoing server (SMTP) numbers to those provided by your email provider or from the reference article. On the Internet Email Settings window, select the Advanced tab. Note: If your email provider requires two-factor authentication, enter the generated passcode they provided instead of your regular password.

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