Adding an Extra Microsoft 365 Account to Outlook

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Introduction:
This article explains how to add another Microsoft 365 account to Outlook.

 

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

This is only required if you want to add another email account to your Outlook alongside any existing email account.

 

 

 

1. Add Account in Outlook.

 

In Outlook click File…


Click Add Account…


 

Type in your email address and click Connect…

 

 

2. Setup your email account.

 

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 and you are done!

 

Approve on your app

-Or-

 

Type in your code sent via SMS

 

 

 

 

 

 

You’re done! Restart Outlook and you will see your new account in the folder list on the left.

 

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