Sign in to Outlook.com

To sign in to Outlook.com on Windows 11, you can access your mailbox through your web browser or connect your account directly in system settings for single sign-on across apps. You will need your full Microsoft account username—such as an address ending in @outlook.com, @hotmail.com, or @live.com—and your account password. Connecting your account syncs your messages, calendar, and contacts while keeping your credentials secure.

  • Open Settings > Accounts > Email & accounts and select Add, remove, or manage app accounts to sign in.
  • Alternatively, open your web browser, navigate to the Outlook.com login page, and enter your Microsoft account credentials.
  • If you sign in from a new location or unfamiliar device, complete identity verification with a security code when prompted.

Create an email signature in Outlook

To create an email signature in Outlook, configure your email account in Windows 11 and customize your signature text directly within the Outlook application. Windows Settings allows you to manage connected accounts across your system, while Outlook provides tools to format text, add links, and select default signatures for your messages. Once you set up your signature, Outlook automatically includes it in your outgoing emails and replies.

  • In Settings, open Accounts > Email & accounts > Add, remove, or manage app accounts to set up your email account.
  • In Outlook, open the settings menu, select the signature options, and compose your personalized text.
  • Choose your default signature for new messages and replies, then save your changes to apply it automatically.