# [phone] Best Fixes for Hotmail Not Working

Your Hotmail account may not be functioning for a number of causes, such as server problems, login difficulties, or poor internet connectivity. Numerous customers lament the inefficiency of Hotmail. Issues with setting up email accounts, having trouble sending, receiving, or deleting messages, and the email client not responding are all fairly prevalent. However, you can resolve them by making adjustments to email and server settings, upgrading the program, and turning off the firewall.

**We'll give you the best solutions to the most frequent Hotmail problems in this piece.**

## Fix Hotmail Not Working With These Techniques

Check out these answers to the various issues. Use the one that best addresses your unique issue. We always recommend to users always backup Hotmail emails.

## Review the settings for SMTP and IMAP

Your email will be forwarded to the receiver by the SMTP server. Therefore, you are unable to transmit and receive emails from your Hotmail account if your SMTP and IMAP settings are incorrect.

### Hotmail Email SMTP Settings
1. SMTP Server: smtp.live.com
2. **SMTP Port: 587**
3. Encryption: STARTTLS or **TLS**
4. Authentication: Yes (use your Hotmail email address and password)
5. Outgoing **Mail (SMTP)** Server Username: Your full Hotmail email address
6. Outgoing Mail (SMTP) Server Password: Your Hotmail email account password

### IMAP Settings

1. Open your email client and go to the account setup page.
2. Select Exchange ActiveSync as the account type.
3. Enter your full email address and password.
4. Set the server to s.outlook.com.
5. Leave the domain field blank.
6. Select the options for email, calendar, and contacts that you want to synchronize.

#### **Update An Outdated Hotmail Version**

1. Sign in to your Hotmail account and click on the gear icon in the top-right corner.
2. Click on the **"Options"** button in the drop-down menu.
3. In the left-hand panel, click on "Mail" and then select **"Accounts."**
4. Enter your Outlook.com email address and password, and follow the prompts to **complete the process.**
5. Once your Hotmail account is connected to your **Outlook.com account,** you can access all of your Hotmail messages, contacts, and calendar events from within Outlook.com.

#### **Rollback To The Earlier Hotmail Version**

1. Hotmail was first launched on July 4, 1996, by Sabeer Bhatia and Jack Smith.
2. The original Hotmail service was one of the first web-based email services available, allowing users to access their email from any computer with an internet connection.

3. The initial version of Hotmail offered users 2 MB of free storage space for their emails, which was a significant amount at the time.
4. Hotmail was acquired by Microsoft in 1997 and was later rebranded as "Outlook.com" in 2013.
5. The earlier versions of Hotmail did not have the advanced features and functionality that are available in modern email services. For example, users could not drag and drop messages to organize them, and there were no built-in spam filters.
6. Despite its limitations, Hotmail quickly became popular, reaching over 8 million users within its first year of operation.
Change Your Password
Do you encounter texts not appearing in Hotmail? It might be because your ISP's web-based email interface altered your password. Additionally, change it in Hotmail.
1. Choose a strong password:
2. Avoid using personal information:
3. Use a different password for each account:
4. Change your password regularly:
5. Use two-factor authentication:
6. Keep your password secure:
Whitelist Hotmail

1. Log in to your Outlook.com account.
2. View all Outlook options by clicking on the gear icon in the top right corner of the screen.
3. From the selection of choices on the left side of the screen, choose "Junk email."
4. Under the "Safe senders and domains" section, enter the email address or domain you want to whitelist.
5. Click the "Add" button to add the email address or domain to your safe senders list.

### **Know The Server Space Limit**

**Hotmail, now known as Outlook.com, offers a free email service with a limited amount of server space for storing emails and attachments. Here are some key points to keep in mind regarding the server space limit for Hotmail/Outlook.com accounts:**

1. The current server space limit for Outlook.com accounts is 15 GB.
2. This 15 GB includes all email messages and attachments, as well as other types of files stored on OneDrive, which is integrated with Outlook.com.
3. If you reach the 15 GB limit, you will no longer be able to send or receive new emails until you free up some space.
4. To free up space, you can delete emails and attachments that you no longer need, or you can move them to a local folder on your computer.
5. You can also purchase additional storage space through Microsoft's OneDrive service if you need more than 15 GB.
6. It's worth noting that if you're using an email client like Microsoft Outlook or Apple Mail to access your Outlook.com account, the emails you delete from your local inbox may still be stored on the server and count towards your storage limit.
7. Outlook.com also offers a feature called Sweep that allows you to quickly delete unwanted emails in bulk, which can help you keep your mailbox tidy and avoid hitting the storage limit.
8. If you're running out of space, you can also use the free tool provided by Microsoft called Outlook.com Attachments Extractor, which can extract all your email attachments from your mailbox and save them to your computer or OneDrive, allowing you to free up space in your mailbox.

### Run Hotmail In The Safe Mode
**Does Thunderbird not reply for you? Try starting it in Safe mode.**

1. Pressing the Windows and I buttons at the same time will start the "Settings" programme.
2. Then select "Update & security."
3. Choose "Recovery" from the left-hand menu.
4. Select "Restart now" from the menu.
5. After the computer returns, choose "Troubleshoot" and then "Advanced Options."
6. Select "Startup Settings."
7. Press the "Restart" key.
8. Select the same choice to disable add-ons.
9. Press "Make Changes" and start over.
10. Thunderbird will now react and won't freeze as often.

### Resolve the error message that the Hotmail server doesn't employ encryption.

The error message suggests that the Hotmail server is not using encryption to secure the connection. To resolve this issue, follow these steps:
1.Check if the email client is configured to use encryption for the Hotmail server. In the account settings, ensure that the server settings specify SSL/TLS encryption for both incoming and outgoing mail.
2.If the email client is configured correctly, try disabling any antivirus or firewall software temporarily and attempt to send/receive email again. Sometimes these programs can interfere with the encryption process and cause issues.
3.Check if the Hotmail server is down or experiencing issues. You can check the status of Hotmail by visiting their website or social media channels.
4.Contact **Hotmail customer support [phone]** for further assistance. They may be able to provide additional troubleshooting steps or advise on any known issues with their servers.
5.As a last resort, consider switching to a different email provider that employs encryption. This will ensure that your emails are always secure, and you won't have to worry about encryption issues with your email client.

### **Final Thoughts**
Finding a workable fix when Hotmail stops functioning can be challenging. But now that you have a comprehensive manual, you can fix typical mistakes. Contact an email technological support specialist if you require more assistance.