How to Live mail smtp settings

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Windows Live Mail is an email client with which you can manage several accounts’ emails from one interface. Setup of the SMTP settings in your Live Mail ensures that you do not get troubles in sending out your emails. This tutorial will now guide you on how to configure your Live Mail SMTP settings so you can enjoy seamless and effective email communication.

SMTP used to send out the emails, and you have to set it up so that it will connect your email account with the Live Mail. The setup of SMTP helps route your message through the right server, thus avoiding failure like undelivered emails and error messages.

How to Set Up the Live Mail SMTP Setting Step by Step

Open the application Windows Live Mail on your computer.

If you are first-time user you will be asked to add an email account, else click Accounts then Email

Step 2: Add Account Information for Email

Email Address: Enter your full address, for example, [email protected]

Password: The password used to access an email account.

Display Name: This is what others see when you are sending them an email.

Manually Configure Server Settings: Check the box that reads, “Manually configure server settings for this email account.”

To ensure proper delivery of all sent emails, you will need to fill in the details as follows, based on the e-mail service provider used below.

SMTP Server Address This depends on your email account provider. Eg. smtp.live.com for Outlook/ Live email account.

Port Number Use port 587 or port 25 if required.

SSL/TLS: Select the box Require a secure connection (SSL/TLS)