This wikiHow teaches you how to sign into your Microsoft Outlook email account. This is possible both on a computer and in the mobile app for iPhone and Android.

Method 1
Method 1 of 2:

On Desktop

  1. 1
    Open Outlook's website. Go to https://www.outlook.com/ in your computer's browser.
    • If doing this opens your inbox, you're already logged into Outlook.
    • If doing this opens someone else's inbox, first log out by clicking the profile icon in the top-right corner of the page and then clicking Sign out in the resulting drop-down menu. You will then have to go back to the Outlook site.
  2. 2
    Click Sign in. It's a white button in the middle of the page.
    • If your browser saves past users' information, Outlook may load to a "Sign in" text field. If so, skip this step.
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  3. 3
    Enter your email address. Type in the email address for the account with which you want to log into Outlook.
  4. 4
    Click Next. It's a blue button below the text field. Doing so will take you to the password entry page.
  5. 5
    Type in your password. Do so in the "Enter password" text field in the middle of the page.
  6. 6
    Click Sign in. This blue button is below the text field. Doing so will sign you into Outlook where you should see your Outlook inbox awaiting you.
    • Before clicking Sign in, you may optionally check the "Keep me signed in" box to stay logged into your Outlook account for next time.
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Method 2
Method 2 of 2:

On Mobile

  1. 1
    Open Microsoft Outlook. Tap the Outlook app, which resembles a blue box with a white "O" on it.
    • If doing this opens your Outlook inbox, you're already signed into Outlook on this phone.
  2. 2
    Tap Get Started. It's a blue button in the middle of the screen.
    • Skip this step if you've logged into Outlook on this phone before.
  3. 3
    Enter an email address. Type your Outlook email address into the text field in the middle of the "Add Account" page.
  4. 4
    Tap Add Account. It's a blue button below the text field.
    • On Android, tap CONTINUE here.
  5. 5
    Enter your password. Tap the "Password" text field, then enter your Outlook account's password.
  6. 6
    Tap Sign in. It's a blue button on the right side of the page. Doing so will log you into your Outlook account on your phone.
    • The Outlook app will remember your sign-in information, so you shouldn't have to log back into Outlook on your phone.
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Article SummaryX

1. Go to https://www.outlook.com/ in your computer's browser.
2. Click Sign in
3. Type in your email address.
4. Click Next
5. Type in your password.
6. Click Sign in

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