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New Outlook (Windows): configuring mailboxes (IMAP)
This guide explains how to connect the New Outlook mail application (version 2023-2024, replacing Microsoft Mail and Windows Mail) to an email address hosted at Infomaniak.
⚠️ Infomaniak email is compatible with any application that supports IMAP/SMTP. For additional help, contact the support of the software used or a partner — also read the role of the host.
Prerequisites
- create the address within an Infomaniak Mail Service (or with the free ik.me offer)
- test the password for the email address (do not confuse it with the one used to log in to the Infomaniak interface)
- check on the Mail Service that the automatic diagnosis is correct
Add the email address to the application
To set up the mail application:
- open the application
- if necessary, click on the gear icon in the top right (otherwise, skip to step 4):
- click on Add an account:
- enter the email address to be linked
- click on Continue:
- enter the password for the email address
- click the More button
- check and complete any missing information by scrolling down if necessary:
- check and complete any missing information
- click on Continue:
- understand and go through the various Microsoft information windows:
- there you go, your email address is now configured in the application:
Settings to use
- IMAP/SMTP server name
mail.infomaniak.com
- IMAP port
993
(SSL) - SMTP port
465
(SSL) - username
complete email address
- password
password of the email address
- mandatory authentication (learn more)
In case of a problem
Do not contact Infomaniak Support if your email address works fine outside the application. The most common error involves using an incorrect password. Our troubleshooting guides help you solve any potential issues:
- follow the solutions given in this guide (click here) regarding email in general
- this guide (click here) is more specifically about Outlook
and if your Outlook no longer works after changing the email password, read this guide (click here).