Set up email in Outlook for Android app

Set up email in Outlook for Android app

Download and install the mobile app from the Google Play Store.

Download Outlook for Android

 

Set up Exchange email in Outlook for Android
  1. Open Outlook for Android on your device. Tap Settings > Add Account > Add Email Account.

    Tap Add Account

  2. On the Add Email Account page, enter your email address and tap Add Account.

    Note: In most cases, Outlook will be able to automatically detect your email provider and configure your account for you. If you're prompted to choose your account type, choose Exchange from the icons shown. If you are not sure who your email provider is, see Troubleshoot email setup on mobile.

    Enter your email address

  3. Enter your password and sign in to connect your account. You may also be asked to enter a name and description of your account.

    Enter password for Exchange

  4. If you are prompted to enter additional details such as server settings, you will need to find email server settings from your provider or ask your organization's system administrator.

    You can also see POP and IMAP settings for Office 365 and go to the section titled "POP and IMAP settings for Exchange-based email" for helpful tips.

    Note: If you choose to set up your email using IMAP or POP, your calendar will not sync. What are IMAP and POP?

  5. Outlook for Android may request access to info like your calendar and contacts. Tap Yes or Allow to grant these permissions. If your organization has set up security policies for you, tap Activate.

You are now ready to use Outlook for Android!