Outlook 2010: Setting Up Email

Adding a New Email Account

Setting up a new email account in Microsoft Outlook 2010 can be achieved by following these step-by-step instructions

Step 1

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Click on the "File" tab in the ribbon.

Step 2

Outlook 2010 Email Setup 2
Click the "Account Settings" button.

Step 3

Outlook 2010 Email Setup 3
In the menu that appears, click "Account Settings."

Step 4

Outlook 2010 Email Setup 4
In the "Account Settings" window, make sure the "E-mail" tab is selected and click "New."

Step 5

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There will be a list of services to choose from.  Make sure "E-mail Account" is selected, and click "Next."

Step 6

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Enter your name, email address, and password in the appropriate fields.  You will need to retype your password in the last field.  Once this is complete, click "Next" to automatically configure the account.  Once it is configured, click "Finish."  Your new Outlook 2010 email account is now set up.

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Outlook 2010 is a emailing, calendar, and contact management software from the Microsoft Office suite.

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