Hotmail: The First & Unmatched Email Service
Hotmail, now known as the Outlook.com is one of the most used and oldest email service. Hotmail.com is owned by Microsoft and it still used by millions of people for their personal and professional work. Hotmail was founded in 1995 and Microsoft acquired it in 1997, since then Hotmail undergoes many updates and it is still one of the most popular, user-friendly and a secure email service. Hotmail still exists, but now you can access it by outlook.com.
In this article, we will explain everything about the login process of Hotmail on different devices such as on web, android devices or iOS devices. Before logging in to Hotmail, you need to create an account first. You can also create a new account today, it just takes few minutes. After creating an account, you can follow the steps below to login to your Hotmail account on any device.
How to Log in to Hotmail?
Logging in to Hotmail is a very simple process, you need to get to the official login page of Hotmail, enter your account username and password and click on sign in button. If you're doing it for the first time. Here's how you can also do it on different devices.
Logging in to Hotmail from web:
You can use any web browser to sign in to your Hotmail account. Once you have opened the web browser, follow these steps:
- Type in the address bar: https://outlook.live.com/
- On the top right side of the web page, click on "Sign in".
- Enter your username (Hotmail Email) in the first field and click on "Next".
- Enter the password for your account, then click on "Sign in".
Logging in to Hotmail from Android:
If you're an android user, you need to download and install the latest Outlook application from the Google Play Store in order to use Hotmail on your device. Once you've downloaded, follow these simple steps to log in to your Hotmail account.
- Open the application, and it will ask you to choose between two options, "Create an account" or "Sign in to your account".
- Click on the Sign in button and enter your username (Email) & password for your Hotmail account.
- Click on "Sign in", you are successfully logged in to Hotmail account and now you can use it on your android device via app.
Logging in to Hotmail from iOS:
Just like android device, if you want to use Hotmail on your iOS device you need to download the latest version of Outlook application from the Apple App Store. Once the download is complete, follow these simple steps to sign in to your account.
- Open the application, and click on "Sign in to your account" option.
- Enter your username (Email address) in the first field and password in the next field.
- Click on "Sign in", and now you're logged in to your Hotmail account on your iOS device.
Logging in to Hotmail from an Email client:
Logging to Hotmail using an email client is different, first you need to download eM client. eM client comes with pre-configured settings for all well known email services, but still if you want to do it manually follow these steps.
- Click on Menu, then choose Accounts.
- Click on Mail, then click on Other.
- Click on Next, and then it will as you to provide mail service configuration.
- Enter these details in their respective fields:
- Your Hotmail Email address
- Your Hotmail Account password
- Incoming server (Mail): outlook.office365.com
- Outgoing server (Mail): smtp.office365.com
- IMAP Port: 993
- POP3 Port: 995
- SMTP Port: 587
- Encryption: SSL for IMAP and POP3 / TLS for SMTP
- Once you've completed this setup, you'll be logged in to your Hotmail account on eM client for windows and now you can use it to send/receive emails.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to Log in Hotmail using Mobile Settings?
Go to Settings > Accounts, Click on Add Account, choose Outlook then Enter your email address and password and click on "Login".
How can I Sign in to Hotmail without password?
You cannot log in to your Hotmail without entering the password for your account.
How to Log in Hotmail If I forgot password?
You can use this Password reset link anytime if you have forgotten the previous one.
How to Log in to Hotmail with Two Step Verification?
If you have two factor verification enabled on your Hotmail account, a security code will be sent to your submitted phone number. After logging in to your Hotmail account, you need to enter the security code as well in order to complete the sign in process.
How can I Sign in to Hotmail if my account is suspended?
You cannot login to your Hotmail account if it's suspended or blocked.
How to Login Hotmail without entering a password every time?
You need to click on the "Save Password for this site" button when you're logging in to your Hotmail account and from the next time it will be filled automatically.
How to Login Hotmail on securely on Public Network?
Few tips to sign in to your Hotmail account securely on public networks are:
- Always use incognito mode, if you're signing in from a web browser.
- Always log out of your account, once you're done using it.
- Enable two factor authentication.
- Avoid accessing sensitive information when you're using your Hotmail mail on a Public network.