Hotmail or Live Account - Airmail for macOS

Hotmail and the Live account can add through both Outlook and IMAP option, but we suggest you to

choose Outlook protocol to connect with Airmail.

Please refer to the screenshot below to select Outlook protocol.

IMAP Protocol Manual Configuration

Incoming Server: imap-mail.outlook.com

Port: 993 SSL

Sending Server: smtp-mail.outlook.com

Port: 587 Start TLS

Above settings can be used for Hotmail, Outlook and Live. Please go to 'Add an Account' window

1. Enter your name and random email also enter your real password. Click on Add.

Voila! You’re good to go now! Click on Add. The account will be added.

Updated on: 03/28/2026