Configuring Outlook365 to use Live Mail to send emails from Reckon Accounts Business.

Legacy KB ID: 5380

Question

How can I configure my Live Mail to allow Reckon Accounts business to send emails through my Live Mail client?

Answer

1. Login to Live/ Hotmail account on Windows Live
2. Go to Settings for mailbox
3. Enable POP3 access
4. Copy and paste information into Reckon Send Forms mail setup box: Edit > Preferences > Send Forms > My Preferences > Custom Email Setting:
   1. the server address - eg: smtp-mail.outlook.com – into the Server Name field;
   2. the Port number - eg: 587 – into the Port field.
5. Ensure that other settings are corrected set:
   1. Email Provider is set to Other;
   2. Email ID has your email address;
6. Click OK to save and close.

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