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    1 min read 5 stepsJanuary 21, 2026Verified January 2026

    How to Set Up Email in Windows Mail

    Add your email accounts to the built-in Windows Mail app for easy access.

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    Category
    Windows Guides
    Difficulty
    Beginner
    Read Time
    1 min read
    Steps
    5
    Topics covered
    beginner
    windows
    email
    mail

    In this guide (5 steps):

    1. 1.Open the Mail app
    2. 2.Add an account
    3. 3.Sign in
    4. 4.Customize your inbox
    5. 5.Send your first email
    1

    Open the Mail app

    ~15s
    Search for "Mail" in the Start menu and open the built-in Windows Mail application.
    2

    Add an account

    ~15s
    Click "Add Account" and choose your email provider (Outlook, Gmail, Yahoo, or Other).

    Quick Tip

    You can add multiple email accounts to the Mail app and see all your emails in one place.

    3

    Sign in

    ~15s
    Enter your email address and password. For Gmail, you'll be redirected to Google's sign-in page.

    Warning

    If using Gmail, you may need to enable "Less secure app access" or use an app-specific password if you have two-factor authentication enabled.

    4

    Customize your inbox

    ~15s
    Set up notifications, choose a sync schedule, and customize swipe actions in Settings.
    5

    Send your first email

    ~15s
    Click the + (New Mail) button, enter a recipient, subject, and message, then click Send.

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