Email Application Setup - Windows Live Mail
If you are using assistive technology and are unable to read any part of the HostMonster website, or otherwise have difficulties using the HostMonster website, please call 866-573-HOST and our customer service team will assist you.
Skip to main content

HostMonster Web Hosting Help

Email Application Setup - Windows Live Mail

Overview

This article will explain how to setup an email account in Windows Live Mail.



What You Need

To successfully setup an Email account in Windows Live Mail you will need the following information.

  • The email address of the account you wish to setup
  • The password for the email address
  • Your domain name

Adding an Account

  1. Open Live Mail
  2. Click the Accounts Tab
  3. Click Email

Entering Settings

  1. Enter your email address and password
  2. Enter the display name
    Note: This will be the name displayed to the people you send email to.
  3. Click Next
  4. Enter the Following settings into each field
    • Server Type: Pop or IMAP
    • Server Address: mail.yourdomain.com NOTE: replace yourdomain.com with your domain name.
    • Logon user name: Your full email address
    • Outgoing Server address: mail.yourdomain.com NOTE: replace yourdomain.com with your domain name.
  5. Check the box for Requires Authentication
  6. Click Next
  7. Click Finish
Video "How-to" Tutorial 315,669 views bookmark tags: email emailclient mail


Was this resource helpful?

Did this resolve your issue?


Please add any other comments or suggestions about this content:





Recommended Help Content

How to setup an email account in Outlook 2016 for Windows
Knowledgebase Article 382,184 views tags: client email mail outlook setup windows

Configuring your email client: Outlook Express.
Knowledgebase Article 498,290 views tags: configuration configure email express imap outlook pop setup

This article will explain how to setup an email account in the Windows 10 mail application.
Knowledgebase Article 280,974 views tags: application client email windows

Related Help Content

How to setup an email account in Outlook 2016 for Mac
Knowledgebase Article 232,498 views tags: client email mac mail outlook setup

How to setup your HostMonster-hosted email address with an email application.
Knowledgebase Article 1,262,509 views tags: application client email mail outlook webmail

How do I add my HostMonster email account to Outlook 2002?
Knowledgebase Article 343,916 views tags: email emailclient outlook setup

This guide will show step-by-step instructions for setting up E-mail on Mozilla Thunderbird for Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux. Due to differences in the operating systems, some screens and steps might
Getting Started Article 462,218 views tags: email emailclient setup

How to setup an email account in Outlook
Knowledgebase Article 416,704 views tags: email outlook

How to setup an email account using Microsoft Outlook 2010
Video "How-to" Tutorial 650,022 views tags: email imap outlook pop

How to setup an email account using Microsoft Outlook 2007
Knowledgebase Article 231,260 views tags: email imap outlook pop

2003 for Windows. While it can be used for other versions of Outlook, some screens and steps might vary. Select the 'Tools' menu. Select Accounts. Click on the "Add a new E-mail account" op
Getting Started Article 251,425 views tags: email emailclient mail

This site utilizes JavaScript to function correctly. Looks like it's disabled on your browser. Please enable it for your best experience.

For instructions on enabling JavaScript, click here