How to login to your MSN Hotmail account.
Did you know that Hotmail was rebranded as Outlook.com in 2013? And they have over 400 million active users.MSN Hotmail is a free webmail service that was launched in 1996. It is one of the most popular email providers in the world, with over 360 million active users. Hotmail was acquired by Microsoft in 1997 and was rebranded as Outlook.com in 2013.
However, many users still refer to the service as Hotmail. In this article, we will show you how to log in to your MSN Hotmail account on the web, PC, and mobile devices. We will also show you how to log in with a security key and sign in with GitHub.
How to Login to Your MSN Hotmail Account on the Web or PC
- Visit the official Hotmail website at www.hotmail.com.
- Click on the Sign in button.
- Enter your MSN Hotmail email address or the phone number associated with the in the provided field.
- Click Next.
- Enter your password in the provided field.
- Click Sign in.
If you enable two-factor authentication for your account, it will prompt you to enter a verification code. You will receive this code on your phone or email address.
How to Login to Your MSN Hotmail Account on the Outlook app
To login to your MSN Hotmail account on the Outlook app here are the steps to add an MSN Hotmail account to the Outlook app:
- Open the Outlook app on your device.
- Click on the Settings icon at the bottom of the right panel.
- Click on Manage Accounts.
- Click on Add Account.
- Click on outlook.com.
- In the “Use a Different Account” section, click on Microsoft account.
- Click on the Continue button.
- Enter your MSN Hotmail email address in the provided fields. Then, click on Next.
- Enter your MSN Hotmail password.
- Then, click on the Sign in button.
Once you have completed these steps, your MSN Hotmail account will be added to the Outlook app. Then, you will be able to access your email from within the app.
How to Login to an MSN Hotmail Account on Mobile Devices
To login to an MSN Hotmail account on mobile devices, you can use the Outlook app or the mobile web browser.
1. Using the Outlook App:
- Download and install the Outlook app from the App Store or Google Play.
- Open the Outlook app and tap Sign in.
- Enter your MSN Hotmail email address and password.
- Tap Sign in.
2. Using the Mobile Web Browser:
- Open your mobile web browser.
- Go to the MSN Hotmail website.
- Tap the Sign in button.
- Enter your MSN Hotmail email address and password.
- Tap Sign in.
If you are having issues, try updating the Outlook app to the latest version. If you are still having trouble, you can contact Microsoft support for help.
How to Sign in to MSN Hotmail With a Security Key
To sign in to MSN Hotmail with a security key, you need to first add your security key as a sign-in method for your Microsoft account. Once you have added your security key as a sign-in method, you can sign in to MSN Hotmail using your security key by following these steps:
- Go to the MSN Hotmail website.
- Click the Sign in button.
- Click on the Sign in with a security key link.
- A QR code will be generated. Scan it with the phone that has the passkey.
- Then, click Allow to login.
If you are experiencing any issues, make sure that your Bluetooth is on. You can also use NFC to sign in to your MSN Hotmail account with a security key.
How to Sign in with Sign In With GitHub
Here is a guide to login to MSN Hotmail with GitHub:
- Click on the Sign-in option.
- Click on Sign in with GitHub. You will be redirected to a GitHub sign-in page.
- Enter your GitHub username and password and click Sign in.
- Click on Authorize Microsoft-corp to allow access to the MSN Hotmail account. Wait a moment, and the system will redirect you to the login page or app.
- Click Next.
- A single-use code will be sent to your email to confirm your identity. Enter the code and click Sign in.
- Then click Confirm to login to your MSN Hotmail account.
How to Reset Your Forgotten MSN Hotmail Password
To reset your forgotten MSN Hotmail password, follow these steps:
- Go to the Recover your Account page.
- Enter the email address of your Hotmail account and click Next.
If you have a recovery email address linked to your account, you’ll receive a security code that you must enter. Enter the security code and select Next. If you don’t, you can create a new MSN Hotmail account to help you with that.
- Once your identity has been verified, you will be able to create a new password for your Hotmail account.
Make sure that you do not use the same password for multiple accounts. Also, consider using a password manager to help you keep track of your passwords.
How to Recover Your Lost MSN Hotmail Account
To recover a lost MSN Hotmail account, you can follow these steps:
- Go to the Account Recovery page.
- Enter the email address of your lost Hotmail account and click Next.
- Enter the email address that you want Microsoft to use to contact you. This could be a different email address that you have access to. Or the email address of a friend or family member.
- Click Next. Check your email inbox for the code from Microsoft.
- Enter the code on the Account recovery page and click Verify.
- Follow the instructions on the page to complete the account recovery process.
Microsoft may ask you to provide some additional information to verify your identity, such as your name, date of birth, and country or region. They may also ask you to provide the last password you remember for the account, or the email addresses of any contacts associated with the account.
If you are unable to provide enough information to verify your identity, Microsoft may not be able to recover your account. However, you can still try to recover your account later by providing more information.