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# How to Set Up SMTP for Email via Outlook

> Outlook, a widely used email service provided by Microsoft, allows users to send emails using the following SMTP configurations:

## SMTP Server Details

* **SMTP Server/Host:** `smtp-mail.outlook.com`
* **SMTP Port:** `587`

## Authentication Information

* **SMTP User Name:** Your Outlook email address (e.g., `yourname@outlook.com`).
* **SMTP Password:** Your Outlook password.

## Additional Information

* SMTP connection with Outlook requires the use of TLS encryption on port 587. Make sure your email client or application is configured to start TLS encryption when sending emails.
* It’s important to check that your Outlook account has SMTP access enabled and that you may need to use two-factor authentication (2FA) and an app-specific password, depending on your account’s security settings.

## Reference Material

* For more comprehensive instructions on how to configure SMTP settings for Outlook, as well as troubleshooting common issues, visit this support page: [Microsoft Support - POP, IMAP, and SMTP settings for Outlook.com](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/pop-imap-and-smtp-settings-for-outlook-com-d088b986-291d-42b8-9564-9c414e2aa040).