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#