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Unable to Connect my Hotmail Account to Outlook for Mac
I have an M3 MacBook Pro MAX running Parallels Desktop to give me Windows 11. Historically, I have been able to run Outlook on MacOS and Windows without any problems. However, now I can't add my Hot...
To resolve the issue of adding your Hotmail account to Outlook for Mac, ensure your Outlook app is updated to the latest version. Check your Microsoft account settings online to enable "App Passwords" (if 2FA is enabled) and generate a new app password for Outlook. Alternatively, configure the account manually using these settings:
- IMAP: imap-mail.outlook.com (Port 993, SSL)
- SMTP: smtp-mail.outlook.com (Port 587, STARTTLS).
Clear Keychain Access credentials for Outlook/Hotmail on your Mac and restart the app. If the problem persists, create a new Outlook profile or reinstall the Microsoft Authenticator app. As a last resort, contact Microsoft Support via their web portal or try the chat support again later.