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Windows 11
Manage Windows Mail Account Settings

2026-10-12 18:23:35.607

Windows 11
Manage Windows Mail Account Settings

Keep your inbox running smoothly. Learn how to easily manage and update your email account settings in Windows® Mail to fix common connection errors.

Before you begin

Server addresses, security info and additional support can be obtained from the email provider.

Steps

  1. Open the
    Start menu
    .
  2. Navigate:
    All apps
    Mail
    .
  3. Select the
    Gear icon
    then choose
    Manage Accounts
    .
  4. Select the applicable email account/address.
  5. If prompted, enter the following info into the required fields:
    • Password
    • Account name
  6. Select
    Change mailbox sync settings
    .
  7. Configure the following settings as desired:
    • Download new email
    • Always download full message and Internet images
    • Download email from
    • Send your messages using this name
    • Sync options (Tap the switch to turn on or off.)