Learn how to create an email account in Microsoft Outlook. You can only create an account on the Outlook website, and this is not possible in the mobile app.
Steps
Step 1. Open the Outlook website
Go to https://www.outlook.com. You will be directed to the login page.
Step 2. Wait while the new tab loads
Once the page loads, click Create Free Account. It's the blue box in the center of the screen.
Step 3. Enter the desired email address
It should be unique and should not already be owned by another Outlook user.
Step 4. Select @ outlook.com to change the domain name
You can choose Outlook or Hotmail as domain names
Step 5. Enter the password of your choice
Be creative when creating your password, so that it is difficult to guess. It should contain two of the items listed below.
- 8 characters
- Uppercase letters
- Lowercase letters
- Numbers
- Symbols
Step 6. Check to receive promotional emails from Microsoft
If you do not want to receive any, uncheck the box.
Step 7. Type your first and last name in the boxes that appear
These two pieces of information are required in order to personalize your account.
Step 8. Enter your location and date of birth
You will need to enter the four pieces of information listed below.
- Country / region
- Birth month
- Day of birth
- year of birth
Step 9. Confirm that you are not a robot
This step is necessary to ensure the security and respect for the privacy of all other users of the site.
If you cannot read the letters and numbers, click New or Audio to change them
Advice
- To log out of your Outlook account, you must click on your name at the top right of the inbox, then on Logout.
