How to create a Microsoft Outlook email account

Why create a free Microsoft Outlook email?

Some of the benefits of a free Outlook email include:

• Access to your email via desktop and mobile
• Ability to directly access free versions of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Free access to basic Microsoft Teams and Microsoft Editor
• Up to 15 gigabytes (GB) of mailbox storage (not including the additional 5GB that comes with OneDrive)
• Secure features, like spam filtering, malware protection, and data encryption

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How to sign up for a free Microsoft Outlook account

Creating an Outlook account is easy:

1. Go to the Microsoft Outlook website and select Create free account.
2. Select a username (ex. [your-username]@outlook.com) and select Next.
   1. If your username is already taken, the Microsoft account website will ask you to choose another one. But remember, you can change your email address if you don’t like the first one you choose.
3. Choose a secure password (must have at least 8 characters and contain at least two of the following: uppercase letters, lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols).
4. Provide your preferred first name and last name, followed by your country/region, and birthdate, then Next.

Congrats! You should have successfully created an Outlook email. You can access your Outlook email through your laptop or the Outlook mobile app. Here’s how you can get started with the most basic features in Outlook. Take your time in learning how to add events to the calendar, set up mail forwarding, and where menu items are.

Other Microsoft Outlook email plans

If you’re looking for even more premium features, you can upgrade your Outlook email with a Microsoft 365 subscription, which includes the following plans:

Microsoft 365 Personal

• Suitable for a single user
• Includes Outlook, along with premium versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneDrive
• 1 terabyte (TB) of storage

Microsoft 365 Family

• Includes all benefits of Microsoft 365 Personal
• Accommodates up to six people, each user getting up to 1 TB of OneDrive Storage (6 TB total)

Microsoft 365 for Business

• Designed for businesses and offers a variety of plans for different organizations (Business Basic, Business Standard, and Business Premium)

Whether you’re getting your child started up with their first email, or seeking the best email platform for your business, there is bound to be an Outlook email plan for you. Find the best Microsoft 365 plan for you and continue learning about the great features this platform has to offer.

Frequently asked questions

Microsoft 365 for Business

Microsoft Outlook is completely free. Users can sign up for a free account or upgrade their email with a Microsoft 365 subscription.

Is Microsoft Outlook email secure?

Yes, Microsoft Outlook is encrypted and comes with a suite of free safety features, like spam filtering, malware detection, and more.

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