Share via

Setting Up Outook IMAP in emclient

James 130 Reputation points
2025-08-11T21:00:19.0833333+00:00

I've been trying to set up outlook in emclient but haven't had any luck.

Host: outlook.office365.com

Port: 143

Security policy: SSL/TLS

It's been going on for 3 days now.
None of the examples I find on the web works. Have no idea why they post 'em.

James

Outlook | Windows | New Outlook for Windows | For home
0 comments No comments

Answer accepted by question author

Brian Tillman 25,475 Reputation points Independent Advisor
2025-08-11T22:37:49.2733333+00:00

Hi. I'm Brian and I'll try to help.

You're using the wrong port number. The correct port for IMAP incoming connections is 993 with SSL/TLS encryption enabled. Also, you must enable IMAP access by logging into https://outlook.live.com/mail/0/options/mail/forwarding. This article explains the settings: https://support.microsoft.com/office/d088b986-291d-42b8-9564-9c414e2aa040. You really should allow eM Client to configure the account for you. See https://www.emclient.com/webdocumentation/en/9.2/eMClient/Content/Accounts/Create%20New%20Account.htm

Note that this last web site is not a MIcrosoft web site, but it appears to contain accurate information and no unwanted apps. It may use cookies and trackers, though, so be aware.

Was this answer helpful?

1 person found this answer helpful.

0 additional answers

Sort by: Most helpful

Your answer

Answers can be marked as 'Accepted' by the question author and 'Recommended' by moderators, which helps users know the answer solved the author's problem.