How to Find the SMTP Server in Outlook: Windows & Mac

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A foolproof guide to retrieving your SMTP server settings
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If you're having trouble sending emails, you may need to update your SMTP server settings, which are the settings for the outgoing mail servers. Whether you need to find the name of the SMTP server to enter into Outlook or want to use Outlook's SMTP server in a different email app, this wikiHow guide has you covered. Read on to learn how to find your SMTP server settings in Outlook 365.

How to Find SMTP Server Name in Outlook

  • To view or update your SMTP server in Outlook for Windows, go to File > Info > Account Settings > Account Settings , then double-click your email address.
  • In New Outlook or Outlook on the web, click the gear icon, go to Accounts > Manage , and view or update your SMTP server.
  • On a Mac, go to Outlook > Settings > Accounts , then double-click your email address to view or change the SMTP server.
Section 1 of 4:

Which SMTP server do I use?

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  1. 1
    To use an Outlook.com account in a different mail app If you have an Outlook.com, Hotmail.com, or Live.com email address and want to use a different email program to send and receive email through that account, you will need this SMTP server information: [1]
    • SMTP server name: outlook.office365.com
    • SMTP port: 587
  2. 2
    To use a different email account in Outlook If you want to use Outlook 365 for Windows or Mac, New Outlook for Windows, or Outlook.com to send and receive email through a different email account (e.g., Gmail, your work account, your email account from your ISP), you will need to get the SMTP server address from your email provider.
    • For example, if you want to send email through your Gmail account using Outlook, the server you will enter is smtp.gmail.com , and the port is 587 . [2]
    • If you use a Comcast.net email address, the SMTP server address is smtp.comcast.net , and the port number is 587 . [3]
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Section 2 of 4:

Outlook 365 (Windows)

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    Open Outlook 365 and click the File tab. It's at the top of the Outlook app.
    • Use this method to find or change your current SMTP server settings in Outlook 365 (Outlook Classic) for Windows.
    • This is only helpful if you use Outlook to access a non-Outlook.com/non-Microsoft email address. If you're just using your Outlook.com email address in Outlook, Outlook uses Exchange, so there's no need to change your SMTP server.
  2. It's in the upper left corner of the application window.
    • If you are using your Outlook.com email address in Outlook or another Microsoft 365 or Exchange account, you will not be able to view or enter an SMTP server.
    • If you need to enter a specific SMTP server for your email service, add a new account by clicking + Add account at the top, selecting Advanced options , and checking the box next to "Let me set up my account manually." [4]
  3. More options will appear.
  4. 4
    Click Account Settings… in the menu. This opens the Account Settings dialog box. [5]
  5. When you double-click it, another window will open.
    • If you are using an Outlook or Exchange server, such as for your work or school Microsoft account, you won't see an SMTP server.
  6. 6
    Find and edit the SMTP server under "Server Information." You will see the name of the current SMTP server here. If you need to make a change, you can do that as well. [6]
    • To view more settings, including the SMTP port number, click More Settings > Advanced .
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Section 3 of 4:

Outlook Web & New Outlook

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    Open Outlook on the web or New Outlook for Windows. Use this method to find or change your current SMTP server settings in the latest version of Outlook for Windows, as well as on Outlook.com .
    • This method is only for people who use Outlook to access non-Outlook.com/non-Microsoft email addresses. If you're just using your Outlook.com email address in Outlook, Outlook uses Exchange, so there's no need to configure an SMTP server.
  2. 2
    Click the gear icon. It's at the top-right corner. This opens your settings.
  3. 3
    Click Accounts . This displays email accounts you've already added and allows you to add new ones.
    • If you're using Outlook on the web, you may not have the option to add a new non-Microsoft account.
    • If you just use Outlook for your Outlook.com or other Microsoft-based account email, you won't see the option to add or change your SMTP server.
  4. 4
    Click Manage next to the account. Here, you'll find all of your server information, including SMTP, IMAP, and more.
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Section 4 of 4:

Outlook 365 (Mac)

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    Open Outlook and click the Outlook menu. It's at the top of the screen.
    • This method will teach you where to enter the SMTP server in an existing mail account you've added to Outlook for Mac. You'll also see the SMTP server name that's there currently.
  2. 2
    Click Settings . This opens another menu. [7]
  3. 3
    Click Accounts . Now you'll see a list of all accounts you've added to Outlook.
    • If you need to add a new account, click the + at the bottom, then select Add account .
  4. 4
    View or update your SMTP server. If you need to replace the current SMTP server with a new one, you can do so here.
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      References

      1. ↑ https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/pop-imap-and-smtp-settings-for-outlook-com-d088b986-291d-42b8-9564-9c414e2aa040
      2. ↑ https://developers.google.com/workspace/gmail/imap/imap-smtp
      3. ↑ https://www.xfinity.com/support/articles/email-client-programs-with-xfinity-email
      4. ↑ https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/add-an-email-account-to-outlook-for-windows-6e27792a-9267-4aa4-8bb6-c84ef146101b#picktab=classic_outlook
      5. ↑ https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/change-or-update-email-account-settings-in-outlook-for-windows-560a9065-3c3a-4ec5-a24f-cdb9a8d622a2
      6. ↑ https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/pop-imap-and-smtp-settings-8361e398-8af4-4e97-b147-6c6c4ac95353
      7. ↑ https://support.intermedia.com/app/articles/detail/a_id/11888/~/how-do-i-configure-outlook-for-mac-to-connect-to-exchange-mailbox?#NOM

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      1. Open Outlook.
      2. Click the File tab and click Info (Windows only) or click Preferences and Accounts (Mac only).
      3. Click Account Settings.
       4. Click Manage profiles .
      5. Click Email accounts .
      6. Click the Email tab.
      7. Double-click the email address you want to find to SMTP for.

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