Outlook 2013 and newer versions – How to add Office 365 Account

Outlook 2010 – How to add Office365 Account.

The following instructions will walk you through the process of adding your Office365 account to Outlook. These instructions are intended for users on Outlook 2010 only.

NOTE: Please make sure you have backed up your current Outlook data before proceeding!

1. Open Outlook
2. Click on the FILE menu at the top right side of the screen
3. Click on the button just below Account Information
4. Enter the following information in the fields provided and click next. See Example screen shot below.
   1. Your Name: First and Last Name
   2. E-Mail Address: accountname@massageaddict.ca
      NOTE: accountname should be your email name in front of @massageaddict.ca
   3. Password: Enter your Office365 Password
   4. Retype Password: Enter your Office365 Password again
5. Outlook will automatically lookup your information in Office365 and create your account. When this is complete, you can click on FINISH.
6. After clicking FINISH, you will get the following prompt indicating to close and restart Outlook. Click on the OK button and then close Outlook and reopen it.
7. After closing and reopening Outlook, you will be immediately prompted with your Office365 password. Enter your password and click on the check box “Remember my credentials”. Click OK to continue.

1. NOTE: Outlook may take several seconds to open while it creates your new account.