
Windows 11 comes with a built-in Mail app that allows you to manage multiple email accounts from a single interface. You can add your Gmail, Outlook, Yahoo, Hotmail, and AOL accounts to the Mail app with just a few simple steps.
To add a Gmail account to the Mail app in Windows 11:
- Open the Mail app.
- Click theAdd accountbutton.
- SelectGmailfrom the list of account providers.
- Enter your Gmail address and password.
- Click theNextbutton.
- Review the permissions that the Mail app needs to access your Gmail account and click theAllowbutton.
- Your Gmail account will be added to the Mail app.
To add an Outlook account to the Mail app in Windows 11:
- Open the Mail app.
- Click theAdd accountbutton.
- SelectOutlookfrom the list of account providers.
- Enter your Outlook email address and password.
- Click theSign inbutton.
- Your Outlook account will be added to the Mail app.

To add a Yahoo account to the Mail app in Windows 11:
- Open the Mail app.
- Click theAdd accountbutton.
- SelectYahoofrom the list of account providers.
- Enter your Yahoo email address and password.
- Click theSign inbutton.
- Your Yahoo account will be added to the Mail app.
To add a Hotmail account to the Mail app in Windows 11:
- Open the Mail app.
- Click theAdd accountbutton.
- SelectOutlook.comfrom the list of account providers.
- Enter your Hotmail email address and password.
- Click theSign inbutton.
- Your Hotmail account will be added to the Mail app.
To add an AOL account to the Mail app in Windows 11:
- Open the Mail app.
- Click theAdd accountbutton.
- SelectOther email accountfrom the list of account providers.
- Enter your AOL email address and password.
- Click theSign inbutton.
- Your AOL account will be added to the Mail app.
Once you have added your email accounts to the Mail app, you can start sending and receiving emails from all of your accounts in one place.

To send an email from the Mail app:
- Click theNew emailbutton.
- Enter the recipient’s email address in theTofield.
- Enter the subject of the email in theSubjectfield.
- Compose your email message in the body of the email.
- Click theSendbutton.
To receive emails in the Mail app:
- The Mail app will automatically check for new emails at regular intervals.
- You can also manually check for new emails by clicking theRefreshbutton.
- When you receive a new email, you will see a notification in the Mail app.
- To open an email, click on it in the list of emails.
The Mail app also allows you to manage your email folders, create and manage contacts, and organize your calendar. To learn more about the features of the Mail app, please refer to the Microsoft support documentation: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/set-up-email-in-the-mail-app-7ff79e8b-439b-4b47-8ff9-3f9a33166c60.
In addition to the Mail app, there are also a number of other email clients that you can use on Windows 11. Some popular email clients include:
- Microsoft Outlook
- Mozilla Thunderbird
- Mailspring
- Spark
- Newton Mail
If you are looking for more advanced features or a more customizable email experience, you may want to consider using an email client other than the Mail app.

Here are some tips for configuring mail in Windows 11:
- Use two-factor authentication (2FA) for all of your email accounts.2FA adds an extra layer of security to your email accounts by requiring you to enter a code from your phone in addition to your password when you log in.
- Keep your email software up to date.Email software developers regularly release updates that patch security vulnerabilities and add new features.
- Be careful about opening attachments from unknown senders.Attachments can contain malware that can infect your computer. If you are not expecting an attachment from a sender, do not open it.
- Back up your email regularly.In the event that your email account is hacked or your computer is lost or stolen.
FAQS
Q1: What email clients can I use on Windows 11?
A1: Windows 11 comes with a built-in Mail app, but you can also use other popular email clients like Outlook, Thunderbird, and Mozilla Firefox.
Q2: How do I add an email account to Windows 11?
A2: To add an email account to Windows 11, follow these steps:
- Open the Mail app.
- Click on the+icon in the left sidebar.
- Select the type of account you want to add.
- Enter your email address and password.
- Click onSign in.
Q3: How do I set up Gmail on Windows 11?
A3: To set up Gmail on Windows 11, follow these steps:
- Open the Mail app.
- Click on the+icon in the left sidebar.
- SelectGoogle.
- Enter your Gmail address and password.
- Click onSign in.
Q4: How do I set up Outlook on Windows 11?
A4: To set up Outlook on Windows 11, follow these steps:
- Open the Mail app.
- Click on the+icon in the left sidebar.
- SelectOutlook.
- Enter your Outlook email address and password.
- Click onSign in.
Q5: How do I set up Yahoo on Windows 11?
A5: To set up Yahoo on Windows 11, follow these steps:
- Open the Mail app.
- Click on the+icon in the left sidebar.
- SelectYahoo.
- Enter your Yahoo email address and password.
- Click onSign in.