How to setup Outlook 365 on a Mac

Updated 15 June 20221 min read9 steps

Microsoft Outlook 365 is a subscription service that is a great choice for our Windows and Mac users and makes managing their Mweb mailbox easier.

Follow these 5 easy steps to set up your Mweb mailbox on Outlook 365 for Mac:

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1. Launch Microsoft Outlook 365 for Mac

   Click on the Microsoft Outlook icon in the dock.

   

2. Open Preferences

   From the menu bar, select Outlook and then Preferences.

   

3. Open Accounts

   Now click on the Accounts Icon

   

4. Add an Account

   Click on the plus (+) sign in the bottom left-hand corner and select New Account

   

5. Add Account Wizard : 1 of 5

   Type in your email address, click Continue and wait for the next screen to appear.

   

6. Add Account Wizard : 2 of 5

   In the top right-hand corner click on Not Exchange?

   

7. Add Account Wizard : 3 of 5

   Select the IMAP/POP Icon

   

8. Add Account Wizard : 4 of 5

   Complete the necessary fields on the account settings page

   • We always recommend leaving the connection type as IMAP
   • In the appropriate fields fill in your email address, username (these are the same) and password.
   • For Incoming server enter imap.mweb.co.za, leave the port as 993
   • For outgoing server enter smtp.mweb.co.za, leave the port as 587
   • Leave Use SSL ticked for both servers.

   When you're finished click on Add Account

   

9. Add Account Wizard : 5 of 5

   Click Done