IMAP server works for hotmail account, SMTP server does not.

I have set up my hotmail account to receive emails using the Apple mail app. However, I cannot send emails. I am using the following settings:


IMAP:

Username: my whole email (username@hotmail.com)

Password: the email password

Host Name: imap-mail.outlook.com

Port: 993

Use TLS/SSL


SMTP:

Username: my whole email (username@hotmail.com)

Password: the email password

Host Name: smtp-mail.outlook.com

Port: 587

Use TLS/SSL

Authentication: Password


It returns "unable to verify account name or password" but I use the same credentials and Incoming server works fine. What could be the problem?


MacBook Pro 14″, macOS 13.2

Posted on Mar 14, 2023 3:08 AM

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Mar 14, 2023 12:20 PM in response to ioannisvardas

ioannisvardas wrote:

I have set up my hotmail account to receive emails using the Apple mail app. However, I cannot send emails. I am using the following settings:

IMAP:
Username: my whole email (username@hotmail.com)
Password: the email password
Host Name: imap-mail.outlook.com
Port: 993
Use TLS/SSL

SMTP:
Username: my whole email (username@hotmail.com)
Password: the email password
Host Name: smtp-mail.outlook.com
Port: 587
Use TLS/SSL
Authentication: Password

It returns "unable to verify account name or password" but I use the same credentials and Incoming server works fine. What could be the problem?



https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/pop-imap-and-smtp-settings-8361e398-8af4-4e97-b147-6c6c4ac95353

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