M365 · updated 10/5/2026
Outlook - Add Another Email Account (Desktop App)
How to add a second email account to the Outlook desktop app.
Outlook - Add Another Email Account (Desktop App)
Quick answer
In Outlook, click File > Add Account, enter the email address, and follow the prompts.
Steps
- Open Outlook on your computer.
- Click File in the top left corner.
- Click Account Settings, then Account Settings again.
- On the Email tab, click New.
- Enter the email address and click Connect (or Next).
- Enter the password when asked and complete any sign-in prompts, such as MFA.
- When you see a success message, click Done (or Finish).
- Close the Account Settings window. The new account appears in the left folder list.
Good to know
- These steps are for the classic Outlook desktop app. In the new Outlook, click the gear icon > Accounts > Add account.
- If the account is a shared mailbox and you have not been given access, the sign-in will fail. Open a ticket to request access.
Still need help? Open a ticket with support@securityval.com and our team will follow up with you.
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