how do I set up outlook 365 using windows outlook as a basis

To set up Outlook 365 using your existing Windows Outlook as a basis, follow these steps:

1. Open Outlook 365: Search for Outlook in the Windows Start menu and select it. If you have just installed it, you may see a Welcome page; select Next.
2. Add Your Email Account: Go to File > Info > Add Account. Enter your Microsoft 365 email address and select Connect.
3. Enter Credentials: If prompted, enter your password and sign in.
4. Import Previous Accounts: If you want to add your Apple email account, ensure that you have the correct settings for that email account (like IMAP/SMTP settings) and follow the same process to add it.

If you encounter issues adding your Apple email account, ensure that you have the correct server settings and that your account is configured to allow access from Outlook.

References:

• Set up Outlook for Microsoft 365 for business email
• Set up Microsoft 365 apps for business

Hello Philip,

Thank you for reaching out about setting up Outlook 365 using your existing Windows Outlook as a basis I understand how frustrating it can be when you have a paid subscription and still run into issues adding your Apple email account. This usually happens because Outlook requires specific server settings for non-Microsoft accounts and Apple accounts often need additional configuration to work properly.

A good alternative solution is to first confirm that your Apple email account supports IMAP and that you have the correct incoming and outgoing server details from Apple’s support page. Once you have those settings open Outlook 365 go to File, select Add Account and choose Manual Setup or Additional Server Types. From there select IMAP and enter the server details along with your credentials. This manual setup often resolves issues when automatic configuration fails. If you still encounter problems check if two-factor authentication is enabled on your Apple account as you may need to generate an app-specific password for Outlook.

Would you like me to guide you through the exact IMAP and SMTP settings for Apple Mail or help you with creating an app-specific password?

I hope this answer is helpful if you have further questions feel free to reply back

Regards,

Marcelo