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    How to Set Up Outlook on Your Phone

    4 min read
    Updated 26 December 2025

    Why Use Outlook App?

    The Outlook mobile app is the best way to access work email:

    • Designed for Microsoft 365
    • Includes calendar and contacts
    • Works well with Teams
    • Handles multiple accounts

    Installing Outlook

    iPhone

    • Open the App Store
    • Search for "Microsoft Outlook"
    • Tap Get to download

    Android

    • Open Google Play Store
    • Search for "Microsoft Outlook"
    • Tap Install

    Adding Your Work Account

    Step 1: Open Outlook

    Tap the Outlook icon to open.

    Step 2: Add Account

    • Tap Get Started or Add Account
    • Enter your work email address
    • Tap Continue

    Step 3: Sign In

    • You'll be redirected to your company's login
    • Enter your password
    • Complete two-factor authentication if prompted

    Step 4: Complete Setup

    • Allow notifications when prompted
    • Choose your preferences
    • Your email starts syncing

    Navigating Outlook

    Mail View

    • Focused Inbox - Important emails
    • Other - Less important emails
    • Swipe gestures - Quick actions

    Calendar View

    Tap the calendar icon to see:

    • Your meetings
    • Join Teams meetings directly
    • Create new events

    Search

    Tap the search icon to find:

    • Emails
    • Contacts
    • Files
    • Calendar events

    Setting Up Notifications

    • Tap your profile picture
    • Tap the gear icon (Settings)
    • Tap Notifications
    • Configure:
    - Which inboxes send alerts - Sound preferences - Schedule for notifications

    Managing Multiple Accounts

    Outlook can handle multiple email accounts:

    • Tap your profile picture
    • Tap Add Account
    • Enter another email address
    • Complete sign-in
    Switch between accounts by tapping your profile picture.

    Tips for Mobile Email

    Focused Inbox: Outlook automatically sorts important emails. You can train it by moving emails between Focused and Other.

    Swipe Actions: Customise what happens when you swipe left or right on emails:

    • Settings > Swipe Options
    • Choose actions (archive, delete, schedule, etc.)
    Quick Compose: Long-press the Outlook icon (on home screen) for quick access to compose new email.

    Need Help?

    For Outlook mobile setup, contact helpdesk@netlumait.com.au or call 1300 521 162.

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