This article explains how to create an email account with Microsoft Outlook. It is possible to do this on the website, but the procedure cannot be performed using the mobile application.
Steps
Step 1. Open the Outlook website
Visit https://www.outlook.com/. This will open the registration page.
Step 2. Wait for the new card to load
Once uploaded, click Create Free Account. This link is located in the blue box in the center of the left edge of the screen.
Step 3. Enter the email address you want
It should be unique and shouldn't already belong to another user.
Step 4. Select @ outlook.com to change the domain name
The domain can be "Outlook" or "Hotmail"
Step 5. Enter the password you want
Come up with one that's creative and hard to guess. Must have these requirements:
- 8 characters;
- Uppercase;
- Lowercase;
- Numbers;
- Symbols.
Step 6. Check the box at the bottom of the window if you want to receive promotional emails from Microsoft
Remove the check mark if you prefer not to receive any communication.
Step 7. Enter your first and last name in the indicated fields
Both are required in order to personalize the account.
Step 8. Enter information regarding the area you are in and your date of birth
Specifically, you will need to indicate:
- Country / geographic area;
- Day of birth;
- Month of birth;
- Year of birth.
Step 9. Confirm that you are not a robot
This is to protect the privacy and security of all other users.