New Outlook Connector change for September 1, 2009

If you use Outlook to access your Hotmail Inbox, depending on the version of Outlook installed on your computer you can download the free Microsoft Office Outlook Connector program or you can change your Outlook settings to use the POP3

To determine which version of Outlook you are using, on the Help menu, click About. The About dialog shows details about the program including the program name and version.

For Outlook 2003 or Outlook 2007
To access your Hotmail account, we recommend installing the Microsoft Office Outlook Connector. Outlook Connector is a free add-on that lets you view your e-mail messages and your Windows Live Calendar, so you can use Outlook to keep track of all your e-mail accounts and schedules in one place.

 
For Outlook 2002 or earlier
You can set up POP3 or upgrade to a more recent version of Outlook.

Add a Hotmail POP3 account in Outlook:

1.     In Outlook, on the Tools menu, click E-mail Accounts.

     

2.     Choose Add a new e-mail account, and then click Next.

    

3.     In the Server Type box, select POP3.

     

4.     In the Internet E-mail Settings (POP3) box, type the following Hotmail account information, and then click More Settings.

     

Under User Information:

·         In the Your Name field, type your name.

·         In the E-Mail Address field, type your Windows Live ID

        (for example: name@hotmail.com).

        Under Server Information:

·         In the Incoming mail server (POP3) field, type pop3.live.com.

·         In the Outgoing mail server (SMTP) field, type smtp.live.com.

        Under Logon Information:

·         In the User Name field, type your Windows Live ID

        (for example: name@hotmail.com).

·         In the Password field, type the password you use with your Windows Live ID.

5.     On the Outgoing Server tab, select the My outgoing server (SMTP)

       requires authentication check box.

6.     On the Advanced tab tab, type the following information, and then click OK.

        Under Incoming Server (POP3):

·         Select the This server requires an encrypted connection (SSL) check box.

·         In the Incoming Server (POP3) field, the number 995 should display. If not,

        select the number and type 995.

        Under Outgoing Server (POP3):

·         Select the This server requires an encrypted connection (SSL) check box.

·         In the Outgoing Server (SMTP) field, type 25 or 587 for the port number.

·         Select the Leave a copy of messages on the server check box if you want to see your messages when you use Hotmail in a web browser, your mobile phone, or other e-mail programs. If you want to delete your messages from the Hotmail server after you read them, clear this check box.

7.     Click Test Account Settings.

If the test is successful, click Next. If the test fails, check the values you typed in step 4.

8.     Click Finish.