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My Hotmail comes up with an error saying it can’t connect to server how can I fix this

Anonymous
2023-12-04T13:27:30+00:00

Can’t access my emails due to hotmail not connecting to server

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  1. Anonymous
    2023-12-04T14:05:44+00:00

    Hi, Adam. Thank you for coming to the forum. My name is Femi. It is worth noting that this is a user community, and we are all users here, much like yourself. While we strive to assist and share insights, we are not Microsoft directly.

    I’m sorry to hear that you are having trouble accessing your emails. if you are using an Android, the way to rectify it is to try the following steps to fix the issue : Check for system updates for your phone and install them if available.

    Remove the Hotmail account from the Outlook app and delete the app from your phone.

    Go to the Google Play Store and check for updates for the Outlook app and install it again.

    Set up your Hotmail account using the Outlook app and follow the instructions on Set up email in the Outlook for Android app.

    To learn more; https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/outlook_com/forum/all/hotmailcom-cannot-connect-to-server/6f77b8ba-b125-47c5-8a5d-00b5b375bc08

    https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/outlook_com/forum/all/hotmail-cannot-connect-to-server/8d6cc6ad-31df-4586-af54-815dd7133c66

    If you are on your PC,

    Go to; Choose Account Settings > Account Settings in Outlook.

    On the Email tab, choose your account (profile), and then choose Repair.

    Follow the prompts in the wizard, and when you’re done, restart Outlook.

    To learn more; https://helpdeskgeek.com/help-desk/how-to-fix-outlook-not-connecting-to-server/#:~:text=Choose%20Account%20Settings%20>%20Account%20Settings%20in%20the,screen%20that%20opens%20and%20follow%20the%20on-screen%20instructions.

    Note: This is a non-Microsoft site. The page seems to provide accurate and reliable information. Beware of advertisements on the site that may advertise products frequently classified as PUPs (Potentially Unwanted products). Please do thorough research on any product advertised on the site before downloading and installing it.

    I hope this helps, let me know if this contradicts what you need. I remain helpful in answering any more of your questions.

    Best Regards,

    Femi.

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