A Microsoft Exchange account is a work or school email account. The organization that gave you the Exchange email account is running a Microsoft Exchange Server, or is using Microsoft 365 which uses Exchange Server to provide email.
The following table provides information and tips for entering basic Microsoft Exchange account settings in the Outlook Accounts preferences.
If you are trying to set up an Exchange account in Outlook, ask the organization that gave you the email address for the name of your Exchange server. It's standard for them to provide you with this information so you can add your email address to a computer or phone. If you are trying to set up an Office 365 for business account with Outlook, see POP and IMAP settings for Outlook Office 365 ...
Exchange Server includes calendaring software, email, and a place to manage your contacts. Many small, medium, and large organizations use Exchange and some email providers have Exchange accounts for home and personal accounts.
If it does not automatically detect you are using an Exchange account, tap " not a ___ account " then tap the Exchange icon on the account setup page. Tap Show Advanced Settings to open the advanced settings screen. You will be given the option to enter your server and domain details.
Learn how to get Outlook set up to work with Microsoft 365, POP, IMAP, or Microsoft Exchange-based email accounts.
Find your Exchange ActiveSync mailbox server settings Gmail, Yahoo, and other common email server settings What server settings do I need from my email provider? Tip: If you're a small business owner looking for more information on how to get Microsoft 365 set up, visit Small business help & learning.