Add Microsoft 365 Account to a new installation of Outlook

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Introduction:
This article explains how to add a Microsoft 365 account to a new installed Outlook version.

 

Prerequisites:

Before we begin you will need;

  • Microsoft Outlook Program
  • Your email Address
  • Your Email Password
  • Your Multi Factor Authentication Device (if you have it setup)

Technical Level:
Low

 

1. Open the Outlook.

 

Either find the Outlook program in your start menu or search for it.

To search for Outlook, type Outlook in the search bar and click on the Outlook App.

 

 

 

2. Setup your email account.

 

Type in your email address and click Connect…

 

The next following steps are for Microsoft 365 users, if you are on a different email platform the screens may look a little different.

 

 

Confirm your email address and click Next.

 

 

 

 

If asked select Work or School account.

 

 

Type in your email password and click Sign In

 

 

 

 

 

3. Multi-factor Authentication (MFA)
If your account is not setup for MFA skip this step.

 

Approve on your app

-Or-

 

Type in your code sent via SMS

 

 

 

 

 

 

You’re done! 

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