Step 1: Create a Microsoft Account with an addressĪ Microsoft Account is basically your username to make use of various Microsoft services such as, OneDrive, Xbox and even Windows 8 or Windows 10. This guide walks you through the entire process of setting up an account with your own current email address and how to transfer all your current data. Setting this up is relatively quick and easy but there are some pitfalls to notice. It behaves a lot like a personal (hosted) Exchange or Office 365 for Business account but for free.
Using an account is a great alternative for your current POP3 or IMAP account if you want to sync your emails, contacts and calendar items with multiple devices such as your desktop, laptop, netbook, tablet or smartphone. This allows you to both send and receive emails with an address which you already own, even if it is from another provider such as Gmail. Did you know that you can set up an account (formerly known as Hotmail) with your own current email address or personal domain and don’t necessarily have to use an address?
