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# Outlook / Microsoft

> App passwords and IMAP/SMTP settings for Outlook, Hotmail, Live, and Microsoft 365

Applies to personal Microsoft accounts such as `@outlook.com`, `@hotmail.com`, and `@live.com`, as well as some Microsoft 365 mailboxes.

## Generate an app password

<Steps>
  <Step title="Enable two-step verification">
    Sign in to [Microsoft account security](https://account.microsoft.com/security) and turn on **Two-step verification**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Create an app password">
    Under **Advanced security options** or **App passwords**, choose **Create a new app password**. Save the generated password immediately.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Info>
  For **Microsoft 365 business** accounts managed by an organization, admins may disable SMTP or require Modern Authentication (OAuth). Personal accounts can usually be configured as below.
</Info>

## IMAP / SMTP server settings

| Protocol | Server                  | Port | Encryption |
| -------- | ----------------------- | ---- | ---------- |
| **IMAP** | `outlook.office365.com` | 993  | SSL/TLS    |
| **SMTP** | `smtp.office365.com`    | 587  | STARTTLS   |

* **Username**: Full Microsoft email address
* **Password**: App password (with 2FA enabled) or account password (without 2FA—not recommended)

<Note>
  Some older docs reference `smtp.live.com`. For personal Outlook accounts, prefer `smtp.office365.com`.
</Note>

## Frequently asked questions

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Do I need an app password for Outlook.com?">
    Only if you have two-step verification on. With 2-step off, your normal password works — but we strongly recommend turning 2-step on and using an app password.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="My Microsoft 365 admin disabled IMAP. What now?">
    Ask your admin to enable IMAP for your account in **admin.exchange.microsoft.com** → Recipients → Mailboxes → select your mailbox → Manage email apps → enable **IMAP**. Some tenants also block SMTP AUTH and need that enabled separately.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Does this work with Hotmail / Live.com / MSN?">
    Yes. All `@hotmail.com`, `@live.com`, `@msn.com`, and `@outlook.com` addresses use the same backend (`outlook.office365.com` IMAP, `smtp.office365.com` SMTP).
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

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