Setting up a new account for Live Mail 2011

Add a new email account

Launch Windows Live Mail

1. Launch Windows Live Mail

2. Select Accounts from the top menu bar and then the Email icon from the top left

Add a new email account

Create new account

3. Enter the email address and password, then ensure that the Manually configure server settings checkbox is ticked

Add a new email account

Configure server settings

4. Select "POP" as the Server type and then change your outgoing port number to 587.

5. Ensure that the Logon user name is your entire email address and click "Next"

Add a new email account

Complete Setup

6. Once prompted, you can complete the setup by clicking "Finish".

7. If your email is still not working, please read our Troubleshooting Guide