Training Materials – Microsoft 365 – Outlook email setup for Mac

Aug 22, 2019 | Training Materials

LeafTech Consulting is proud to provide helpful walkthroughs to assist your company with a coming Microsoft 365 email migration. The Walkthroughs here are for Apple Desktop Devices, including instructions for first-time Outlook users and how users already in Outlook can add a new email address. If you already use Outlook, skip to the second section of this page to begin.

 

Section One
Instructions for setting up email in Outlook for the first time

  1. Open the Microsoft Outlook

    You can locate the Microsoft Outlook Application by clicking the magnifying glass on the top right of your screen, pictured above.

    Begin typing Microsoft Outlook into the search bar. Once typed, click enter to open the application.
  1. When opening Outlook for the first time, you will see the pop-up pictured below.

    Enter the email address you wish to set up and click continue.
  1. Once you have entered your email on the previous pop-up, another will appear to enter your Microsoft 365 Account information, pictured below.

    Enter your Microsoft365 Account email address and click next.
  2. Then, type in your Microsoft 365 Account password and click Sign in.
  3. Once you have successfully logged in with your Microsoft 365 Account information, you should see the screen below confirming that “You’re All Set.”

    Click Start Using Outlook to finish the setup.
  4. Check your inbox to confirm that the emails you expect are populating.
  5. Test sending and receiving messages with your colleagues or a personal account.

If you run into any issues following these steps, reach out to the LeafTech Consulting Helpdesk by emailing support@leaftechit.com or call 720.319.8324 x2.

 

Section Two
Instructions for adding a new email account to Outlook

  1. In the Outlook App, Click Outlook on the top left of the screen.
  2. Find and select Preferences from the menu that drops down.
  3. The Outlook Preferences window will appear.

    Select Accounts under Personal Settings.
  4. In the next window, click the + plus button located in the lower-left corner.
  5. Select New Account from the drop-down pictured below.
  6. Enter the email address you would like to add to Outlook and click continue.
  7. Once you have entered your email on the previous pop-up, another will appear to enter your Microsoft 365 Account information, pictured below.

    Enter your Microsoft 365 Account email address and click next.
  8. Then, type in your Microsoft 365 Account password and click Sign in.
  9. Once you have successfully logged in with your Microsoft 365 Account information, you should see the screen below confirming that “You’re All Set.”

    Click Start Using Outlook to finish the setup.
  10. Check your inbox to confirm that the emails you expect are populating.
  11. Test sending and receiving emails with your colleagues or from a personal account to confirm that the email is set up correctly and working.

 

If you run into any issues following these steps, reach out to the LeafTech Consulting Helpdesk by emailing support@leaftechit.com or call 720.319.8324 x2.