Setting Up IMAP For Windows Live Mail

A free email client that was released by the tech giant Microsoft is called as Windows Live Mail. In the Windows Vista operating system, it is called as Windows Mail, whereas in Windows XP, this version is called as Outlook Express. Setting up IMAP account in Windows Live Mail is easy. All you have to do is to perform the below instructions given by the Windows Live support team.

Instructions

1. The Add an E-mail Account wizard will start automatically in your system if it is first time that you are using Windows Live Mail. Click the link called Add email account if you already have an email account in Windows Live Mail. 
2. Next, you need to type the information that is given below 

• E-mail Address- here you should enter your complete email address
• Password- Type the password for the email address entered
• Display name- Type your first and last name. In fact, it is this name that will be seen by the recipient when you send any messages.

   3.  Now, you need to click the button called Next.
   4.  Again you need to enter the information that is given below

• My incoming server- here, choose the option IMAP
• Incoming mail server- Type your secure server name
• Login ID- type your complete email address
• Outgoing server- type the name of the secure server, i.e. secure.emailsrvr.com
• Port- 465 as the secure outgoing port
• Check mark the box that is labeled My outgoing server requires authentication.

    5.  Again, check mark the box that is labeled My outgoing server requires authentication followed by                  clicking the button called Next.
    6.  Finally, click the button called Finish.

It is necessary to verify that you are using the appropriate authentication setting if the Windows Live Mail does not connect after following the above said procedure. In order to do that,

• Choose your email account from the Windows Live Mail
• Click Properties from the Accounts tab
• Also, make sure to check mark the box that is labeled Log on using clear text authentication seen on the Servers tab of the Properties page for your account.

These instructions from the Windows Live support team will help you to set up an IMAP account for Windows Live Mail. For more information and doubts, contact our Microsoft support number.