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Want to access an old Hotmail account? Microsoft merged Hotmail’s design with Outlook. Signing into Hotmail now follows the same steps as logging into Outlook.
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An “@hotmail.com” email still works, but it opens in Outlook.com instead of the old Hotmail site. The guide explains how to check a Hotmail inbox on a computer, phone, or tablet.
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Open and Access Hotmail
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Download the Microsoft Outlook app or go to the Outlook website. Enter your Hotmail email on the login page, type your password, and select “Sign in.”
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Your Hotmail account will open. If you don’t have an account, create one first.
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Using a Phone or Tablet
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Install the Outlook App
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Microsoft has moved Hotmail to Outlook.com, so you can access your Hotmail emails using the Outlook app.
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- For Android: Open the Play Store, search for Outlook, and select Microsoft Outlook. Tap Install to download the app.
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- For iOS: Open the App Store, search for Outlook, and select Microsoft Outlook. Tap GET to install the app.
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- Outlook is also available in the Windows Store.
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Open the Outlook App
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Tap the Outlook app icon, a blue envelope with a white “O.” You can find it on your home screen, app drawer, or by searching for it.
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- If Outlook opens to your inbox, you are already signed in.
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- If your device has a linked account, “Account Found” will appear. Tap “Add Account” to continue or “Skip” to use another account.
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Sign In to Your Hotmail Account
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- Tap Add Account to go to the Microsoft sign-in page.
- Enter your Hotmail email address.
- Enter your password. If you don’t remember it, tap Forgot password? wp:list
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- You may need to verify using a phone number or security questions if you don’t have a recovery email.
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- Tap Sign in to access your Hotmail inbox in Outlook.
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Additional Settings
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- Microsoft might ask you to send diagnostic reports. Choose Accept or Decline, then tap Continue to Outlook.
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- Now, you can send and receive emails from your Hotmail account on your phone or tablet.
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- You can also sync your Hotmail account with the iOS Mail app.
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How to Log Out
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- Tap your profile picture at the top-left corner.
- Tap the settings (cog) icon.
- Select your email account under Mail Accounts.
- Tap Delete Account → Delete From This Device or Delete From All Devices.
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Using a Computer
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Open the Outlook Website
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- Launch a web browser and go to the Outlook website.
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- Since Hotmail is now part of Microsoft Outlook, visiting the Hotmail site redirects you to the Outlook login page.
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Check If You’re Already Signed In
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- You are already signed in if your Outlook inbox shows.
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- If another person’s inbox opens, sign out by clicking the profile icon in the top-right corner and selecting “Sign out” from the menu.
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Click “Sign In”
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- Find the “Sign in” button at the top-right corner of the page and click it.
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Enter Your Email Address
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- In the “Email, phone, or Skype” field, type your Hotmail email address.
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- Click “Next.”
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- If your Hotmail account is deleted or disabled after the grace period, you must create a new Outlook account.
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Enter Your Password
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- Type your password in the “Password” field.
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- If you don’t remember your password, reset it before continuing.
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Click “Sign In”
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- Select “Sign in” below the password field.
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- If the details are correct, your inbox will open.
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Access Your Hotmail Account
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- Your Hotmail account is now available in Outlook.
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- Adjust settings if needed before using Outlook.
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