How to manage email and account settings on Windows 10?
If you have a Windows 10 computer or laptop, then there are a whole lot of features and settings for you to explore, especially when it comes to emails. The Windows 10 OS comes with a Mail app. This app is not just a standard mail application like you think it is. You can also sync settings, add preferences, and even manage files across devices without the need for many configurations. With the Mail app, you will be able to add multiple email accounts and manage them from one single place.
MANAGE
- Turn on your Windows 10 computer.
- Click the Windows (Start) icon located at the bottom-left corner of the Windows screen.
- Click the Settings option from the list.
- When the Settings window opens, click the Accounts option.
- Select the Email & Accounts tab on the left pane of the window.
- On the right, you can choose or select the account you want to change.
- At the bottom of the page, click the drop-down list and select the option ‘Apps need to ask me to use this account’.
- Now, the apps will ask for permission for access before you sign in to the mail app.
ADD EMAIL ACCOUNT
- Additionally, you will also be able to add a new Microsoft account for the apps.
- Click the Windows (Start) icon.
- Click the Settings option from the list.
- Click the Email & Accounts tab on the left pane of the window.
- On the right pane of the page, navigate to the option “Accounts used by other apps” section.
- Click Add a Microsoft account button.
- Enter the Microsoft email address in the field, click next and enter the Microsoft account password.
- Click the Sign In button.
- Click the OK button and then click Done.
DELETE EMAIL ACCOUNT
- Managing also means you will be able to delete the added email account in the Windows 10 settings.
- Click the Windows (Start) icon.
- Click the Settings option from the list.
- Click the Email & Accounts tab on the left pane of the window.
- On the right, select the account you want to remove and click the Manage button.
- Click the option Delete account from this device at the bottom, click Delete and click Save.
The account you have selected will be removed along with the information.