If you're not using two-step verification, move on to Step 2. Step 1: If you're using two-step verification with your Microsoft account, you need to go to and create an app password to use. Here's how to set up Mail to use IMAP for instead of POP, so you can take advantage of the new IMAP support.
You can use with Apple's Mail app on OS X, but its new account wizard is preconfigured to use POP whenever you enter '' as your e-mail address. Using IMAP is preferable to POP, because it offers a way to keep your e-mail synchronized when using third-party clients. Microsoft finally added IMAP support to its free Web e-mail service,. How to send e-mails from other addresses in.How to use two-step verification with your Microsoft account.Outlook opens door to new apps, devices with IMAP support.
