What is the SMTP server for MSN?
MSN is a web portal provided by Microsoft. MSN also provides various internet services along with apps for windows and mobile devices. Microsoft network was initially a subscription-based dial-up connection which later became an ISP (internet service provider) named MSN dial-up. In addition to MSN dialup service, Microsoft provided various outstanding services including an email service known as Hotmail which later changed to outlook.com
Email is developing as a standout amongst the most valuable service on the internet today. Most of the internet systems use SMTP as a method to transfer mail from one user to another. SMTP stands for Simple Mail Transfer Protocol and it is used when email is delivered from an email client, such as Outlook Express, to an email server or when email is delivered from one email server to another. SMTP uses port 25. SMTP connections secured by TLS,
Many times while setting up or configuring email on your PC or mobile you will encounter a situation where you will be prompted to enter MSN server settings. In order to deal with this issue, configure your MSN email settings with the details as mentioned below. It is applicable to account types with domain @Hotmail.com, @Msn.com, and Outlook.com
Incoming settings:-
- username: emailaddress@outlook.com
- password: enter your password
- pop3 server: pop3.live.com
- port: 995
- security type: SSL/TLS
- Delete email from server: never
- Encryption/Authentication: SSL is required
- SPA (secure password authorization): off or uncheck this option
Outgoing Settings:-
SMTP Server: smtp.live.com
Port: 587 ( prefer port 587 instead of port 25 as many ISP are blocking the usage of port 25 especially while accessing Wi-Fi/ hotspot
Security Type: SSL or TLS/STARTTLS. Choose SSL for windows to live mail, outlook 2003, iPhone, outlook express, vista’s windows mail. Choose TLS for outlook 2007/2010 or above versions
Require Sign-in: YES
Username: same as username above
Password: same as above
