It is worth noting the company plans to download and install the new Outlook app automatically in the coming months and redirect everyone.Īs always, you can switch back to the old Outlook apps, which remain accessible via the Microsoft Store. The company encourages feedback on the new Outlook experience to address potential improvements before the Windows Mail and Calendar support ends in 2024.

Thankfully, switching back to the Mail and Calendar apps is possible by clicking the “new Outlook for Windows” toggle again. If you dislike web apps, you may not like the new Outlook app. It is worth noting the new Outlook app offers a lot of features, but it’s still a web-wrapper at the end of the day. If you're trying to sign in with an, Hotmail, Live, or MSN email account, see How to sign in to or out of. You can import your accounts and settings and use third-party services like Gmail and Yahoo. Go to the sign-in page for Office 365 operated by 21Vianet. Once done, Windows Mail and Calendar apps will automatically redirect to the new Outlook app. Microsoft’s notice for Microsoft 365 business users | Image Courtesy: You can always switch to the new Outlook by clicking the “Try the new Outlook.” When you click the toggle, Microsoft will download the new Outlook for Windows from the Microsoft Store, which may take several minutes to complete. Microsoft has promised the transition would be as “user friendly” as possible.

Starting in 2024, all new Windows 11 devices will come with the new Outlook for Windows. For example, if you use Gmail, go to Settings, select Accounts, and Import, and go to Check mail from other accounts. Enter your Hotmail address and password and link your accounts. Go to Outlook Settings, click on Sync email and then select Other email accounts. “In late August of 2023, we will also begin a process of auto-migrating Mail & Calendar app users to the new Outlook for Windows with an option to go back if they choose,” the company said in a Microsoft 365 advisory message (MC650424). Here are the steps to follow in case you want to use this method.

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