How to Set Up SMTP for Email via Office 365 Mail
Office 365, provided by Microsoft, offers a subscription-based email service. To use Office 365 for sending emails via SMTP, configure your SMTP settings as described below:
SMTP Server Details
- SMTP Server/Host:
smtp.office365.com - SMTP Port:
587
Authentication Information
- SMTP User Name: Your Office 365 email address (e.g.,
yourname@yourdomain.com). - SMTP Password: Your Office 365 password.
Additional Information
- Office 365 SMTP requires the use of TLS encryption on port 587. Ensure that your email client or application is set up to use STARTTLS as the encryption method.
- As a security measure, Microsoft may require additional steps for authentication such as enabling two-factor authentication (2FA) and generating an app-specific password.
Reference Material
- For more detailed guidance on configuring SMTP settings for Office 365 and troubleshooting common issues, refer to this helpful article: Using Office 365 SMTP.