Setting up Email in Microsoft Outlook

In this guide, you will learn how to add and manage your email account in Microsoft Outlook.

Step-by-Step: The Setup

  1. Open Outlook and select File > Add Account.
  2. Select Manual setup (or "Advanced options").
  3. Choose IMAP.
  4. Server Settings:
    • Incoming Server (IMAP): mail.yourdomain.ch (Port 993, SSL/TLS)
    • Outgoing Server (SMTP): mail.yourdomain.ch (Port 465, SSL/TLS)
    • Username: Your full email address

Signature & Management

Signature: Under File > Options > Mail > Signatures, you can create your professional footer.

Deleting: If emails are not being deleted, check under Account Settings > Advanced to see if the "Root folder path" is empty or set to "INBOX".

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