Microsoft Outlook Setup for iOS

Microsoft Outlook Setup for iOS

Follow the step-by-step instructions below to set up mail in Outlook on your iPhone or iPad. Be sure to substitute our sample settings with your own login information.

ACCOUNT SETTINGS

  • Account type: IMAP
  • Incoming mail server: mail.invisibleink.com
    • Security type: SSL
    • Incoming mail server port number: 993
  • Outgoing mail server: mail.invisibleink.com
    • Security type: STARTTLS
    • Outgoing mail server port number: 587
  • Username: [email protected] (full email address, all lowercase)

Our setup guide is intended for first time users of the Microsoft Outlook app. To add a new account if you already use the Outlook app, tap the icon in the upper left corner of the app next to Inbox, then tap the Settings gear at the bottom left. Choose Accounts, then Add Account to begin the setup process.

Setup guide was prepared using version 4.2435.0 of the Microsoft Outlook app for iOS.

Posted September 19, 2024

Details

Step 1: Install Microsoft Outlook from the App Store, then open the app and tap Add Account.
Step 1: Install Microsoft Outlook from the App Store, then open the app and tap Add Account.
Step 2A: If Outlook finds your email automatically, tap If Outlook finds your email automatically, tap Add Account again to continue and skip to Step 3.
Step 2A: If Outlook finds your email automatically, tap If Outlook finds your email automatically, tap Add Account again to continue and skip to Step 3.
Step 2B: If Outlook doesn't find your account, enter your email address and tap Add Account.
Step 2B: If Outlook doesn't find your account, enter your email address and tap Add Account.
Step 3: If the "Select your email provider" screen appears, choose IMAP from the Advanced options. If you don't see this screen, proceed to Step 4.
Step 3: If the "Select your email provider" screen appears, choose IMAP from the Advanced options. If you don't see this screen, proceed to Step 4.
Step 4: Enter your mailbox settings as outlined, then tap Sign In. Note: If iOS tries to create a new password for you, select Other Options and Choose My Own Password.
Step 4: Enter your mailbox settings as outlined, then tap Sign In. Note: If iOS tries to create a new password for you, select Other Options and Choose My Own Password.
Step 5: Tap Next to proceed past the Outlook privacy settings notice.
Step 5: Tap Next to proceed past the Outlook privacy settings notice.
Step 6: Accept or Decline optional diagnostic data collection.
Step 6: Accept or Decline optional diagnostic data collection.
Step 7: Tap Continue to Outlook to start using your account.
Step 7: Tap Continue to Outlook to start using your account.
Step 8: We recommend switching the default inbox view from Focused to Other. You may need to select Load More Conversations if Outlook doesn't immediately start downloading your existing messages from the server.
Step 8: We recommend switching the default inbox view from Focused to Other. You may need to select Load More Conversations if Outlook doesn't immediately start downloading your existing messages from the server.
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