Hotmail Free POP3 and SMTP Access and Server Configuration Settings
Windows Live Hotmail aka MSN Hotmail finally is adding POP3 and SMTP support for its free user base. Previously, POP3 and SMTP access is only available to paid Windows Live Hotmail Plus subscribers. POP3 and SMTP protocols allows user to use desktop-based or mobiled-based (such as iPhone) email client to access Hotmail mailboxes without opening web browser to browse to web-based Hotmail online.
The free POP3 and SMTP access will be available to all, each and every Hotmail users eventually. However, during the initial rolling out stage, the POP3 and SMTP support on the Hotmail account will be enabled in stage by country and regional market. Windows Live blog announced that Hotmail users in the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, France, Japan, Spain, Germany, Italy, and the Netherlands are the first to enjoy the free POP3 and SMTP service as part of Hotmail wave 3 roll out. Good news is, all Hotmail users should have POP3 and SMTP enabled and turned on in their account by end of 2009.
To setup mail client to access Windows Live Hotmail account, use the following Hotmail POP3 and SMTP configuration settings:
Incoming Server (POP3 Server): pop3.live.com
Incoming Server POP Port: 995
Incoming Server POP SSL Encryption: Yes (On or Required)
Outgoing Server (SMTP Server): smtp.live.com
Outgoing Server SMTP Port: 25
Outgoing Server Authentication: Yes (On – Use POP username and password or Hotmail credentials)
Outgoing Server TLS or SSL Secure Encrypted Connection: Yes (On or Required)
Tip (by J): Outgoing Server of Hotmail also supports port 587, useful for people who encounters error for STMP due to ISP blockage or any other reason.
User Name: Windows Live ID (e.g. yourname@hotmail.com)
Password: password used to sign in to Hotmail or Windows Live service
Note: “Log on using Secure Password Authentication (SPA)” check box in Outlook, Outlook Express or Windows Live Mail should not be selected.
For user who can’t access Hotmail via POP3 yet, try Microsoft Office Outlook Connector instead.
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June 17th, 2009 13:45
Thank u very much……………………
May 27th, 2009 06:36
I have a Sony Ericsson w910i on the 3 network UK and just can not get these settings to work.
I have tried everything and I mean everything. Any ideas?? Any suggestions would be helpful??
May 20th, 2009 23:50
Use
Outgoing Server Secure Encrypted Connection: Auto
Thanks
May 19th, 2009 17:13
Hi im using the samsung SGH-G800 mobile handset and I can not for the life of me get this working. there seems to be a lot of additional options within these options that make sense to need them but wont work if selected and wont work if not.
I have entered the information as above but if anyone thinks they can help me I will be very appreciated!
Thanks,
hopeful
May 13th, 2009 16:24
FINALLY A WAY TO RECEIVE HOTMAIL EMAIL IN GMAIL !!! THANKS !!!
May 5th, 2009 03:29
thanx alot
April 22nd, 2009 16:11
I’m using this on my Nokia E71 from Sweden and I get the inbox to work but I can’t send any mails. Anyone have any idea?
April 13th, 2009 00:43
Hey I just wanted to say thanx alot for this post that you made it worket for me and please keep posting.
April 2nd, 2009 06:39
Wonderful! I have tried so many times before and it never worked! I’ve tried changing Ports and Credentials and Encription Settings and finaly got tired and gave up but now I finaly have it!It worked “first time” on My Nokia N95! This is so Cool… Thank you for the Post guys! Sincerely apreciated ….
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March 20th, 2009 22:15
Hey! I’m able to get access to my emails on my N95, but i can’t seem to send. Any ideas?
Also, I seem to be having the same issues as Steve with the Port resetting to default???
February 18th, 2009 02:01
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February 9th, 2009 04:16
I’ve tried setting up as described but the Incoming settings repeatedly resets the Port from 995 to Default.
When trying to connect I get the message “Unable to create secure login. Server may not support secure login”
Any ideas ?
February 7th, 2009 21:42
YES!!! Its working on my Nokia N95 8GB !!!!
February 5th, 2009 02:39
ALL THIS STUFF DOESN’T WORK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
January 28th, 2009 11:39
Hey there…
I just tried to setup Mail for OS X. It works for my inbox, but I have folders with filters and such. Not to mention all my addresses!!! They didn’t work and come into Mail. I need them! any ideas?
Thanks
January 28th, 2009 04:48
Pop3 server is pop3.live.com
secure login should be on.
January 27th, 2009 11:43
I am using Nokia N95. Help needed to configure the hotmail setting. Currently my setting are
Incoming mail server: pop3.hotmail.com
Mailboxe Type : pop3
Port 995APOP secure login : off
Outgoing mail server : smtp.hotmail.com
port : Default
Security (port): Off
It always show me Incoming mail server not found.Check mailbox setting.
Please help me what went wrong? Thanks a million..!!!
January 25th, 2009 03:56
It took a few minutes, but it worked! I logged out and waited a couple minutes, then tried again. Check the SSL box in Gmail. THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!
January 23rd, 2009 13:45
So I’m curious, but I’ve got a live.com account, I live in the US, but POP3 doesn’t seem to be enabled. Is there a way to go in and check a configuration setting?
January 22nd, 2009 10:55
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January 18th, 2009 03:05
Oh yeah, there’s no trick to adding it. On your iPhone, just go into your Mail settings… Add account… fill in your name, address and password. All the other fields are already populated, as per the article above. You can even add several hotmail accounts. Just be sure to give them all different ‘names’ otherwise you will get an error sign in message.
January 18th, 2009 03:03
It’s Jan 17,2009 and Im in Canada… hotmail is enabled on my iPhone for free. It’s a basic program which doesn’t sync up with your master account, but I can at least view and reply to emails.
This program will load previous emails in your Inbox, but it doesn’t load any previously saved or sent emails, and it doesn’t load your contact list. It builds these features as it goes.
If you want a service that looks more like your original hotmail account, Mbox seems like the way to go with a one time fee of $9.99
January 16th, 2009 12:45
Wooow! That’s wonderful! Now (In few months ;p) I can use my Windows Mail in my mobile phone (N95 8GB) =D
I’ve alredy configured my mail box in my phone… I’ll try to connect every week! ^^
Thanks for the post!