Upgrading to new outlook will not accept IMAP accounts

Anonymous
2023-10-30T10:18:33+00:00

Hi

trying to upgrade but when giving al the information of my IMAP connection the continue button is greyed out.

On another MS forum people are saying IMAP is not enabled yet, is that correct?

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Anonymous
2023-10-30T11:11:42+00:00

Hey there, my name is Ajibola and I'm excited to help you today!

Indeed, the new Outlook for Windows does not support IMAP accounts yet. This means that you cannot add your email account from Yahoo!, iCloud, or other providers that use IMAP protocols to the new Outlook app. The new Outlook for Windows currently supports Exchange-backed Microsoft 365 work or school accounts, Outlook.com accounts, and Gmail accounts.

However, there is some good news. The new Outlook for Windows team is working hard to add support for more account types in the future, including IMAP accounts. They have not announced a specific timeline for this feature. Still, they have stated that they are listening to user feedback and prioritizing the most requested features https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/getting-started-with-the-new-outlook-for-windows-656bb8d9-5a60-49b2-a98b-ba7822bc7627. You can check their blog posts and release notes for the latest updates on the new Outlook for Windows development.

In the meantime, you can still use the classic Outlook for Windows app to access your IMAP account, or use a web browser to access your email provider's website. You can also switch back and forth between the new and classic Outlook for Windows apps by using the toggle switch at the top-right corner of the window.

If you have any further questions or need additional assistance, please feel free to ask. I'm here to help!

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  2. Anonymous
    2023-11-03T11:29:15+00:00

    Hey there, my name is Ajibola and I'm excited to help you today! Indeed, the new Outlook for Windows does not support IMAP accounts yet. This means that you cannot add your email account from Yahoo!, iCloud, or other providers that use IMAP protocols to the new Outlook app. The new Outlook for Windows currently supports Exchange-backed Microsoft 365 work or school accounts, Outlook.com accounts, and Gmail accounts. However, there is some good news. The new Outlook for Windows team is working hard to add support for more account types in the future, including IMAP accounts. They have not announced a specific timeline for this feature. Still, they have stated that they are listening to user feedback and prioritizing the most requested features https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/getting-started-with-the-new-outlook-for-windows-656bb8d9-5a60-49b2-a98b-ba7822bc7627. You can check their blog posts and release notes for the latest updates on the new Outlook for Windows development. In the meantime, you can still use the classic Outlook for Windows app to access your IMAP account, or use a web browser to access your email provider's website. You can also switch back and forth between the new and classic Outlook for Windows apps by using the toggle switch at the top-right corner of the window. If you have any further questions or need additional assistance, please feel free to ask. I'm here to help! Give back to the Community. Help the next person with this issue by indicating if this reply solved your problem. Click Yes or No below. Kind regards

    I have 2 IMAP accounts working, they set up without a problem. Now while trying to add a 3rd the continue button is greyed out for me. It seems to me that IMAP is working. I don't understand why i would not be able to add a 3rd if i already have 2 accounts working fine.
    What am i missing?

    (And yes, i have tried filling in all the required server information manually. This 3rd account is on the same mailserver as the other 2 accounts)

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  3. Anonymous
    2023-10-30T12:04:10+00:00

    Hi,

    Thanks for the confirmation. I find it incredible Microsoft give IMAP as an option If it's not activated.

    Regards

    David

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