How to Set Up SMTP for Email via Outlook
Outlook, a widely used email service provided by Microsoft, allows users to send emails using the following SMTP configurations:
SMTP Server Details
- SMTP Server/Host:
smtp-mail.outlook.com - SMTP Port:
587
Authentication Information
- SMTP User Name: Your Outlook email address (e.g.,
yourname@outlook.com). - SMTP Password: Your Outlook password.
Additional Information
- SMTP connection with Outlook requires the use of TLS encryption on port 587. Make sure your email client or application is configured to start TLS encryption when sending emails.
- It’s important to check that your Outlook account has SMTP access enabled and that you may need to use two-factor authentication (2FA) and an app-specific password, depending on your account’s security settings.
Reference Material
- For more comprehensive instructions on how to configure SMTP settings for Outlook, as well as troubleshooting common issues, visit this support page: Microsoft Support - POP, IMAP, and SMTP settings for Outlook.com.