This guide takes you step-by-step through the process of setting up a new email account in Window Live Mail.
Note: This guide defaults to IMAP and No SSL.
Replace example.com with your domain name
1. Launch Windows Live Mail
2. Select Accounts from the top menu bar
3. Select Email
4. Enter the email address and password > Next
5. Configure server settings:
Incoming server information:
- Server type is IMAP
- Server address starts with mail.
- Port is 143
- Authenticate using Clear text
- Logon user name is the full email address
Outgoing server information:
- Server address starts with smtp.
- Port is 587
- Requires a secure connection (SSL) is not ticked
- Requires authentication is ticked
> Next
6. Once prompted, you can complete the setup by clicking Finish.
