How to Create a New Profile in Microsoft Outlook

A Microsoft Outlook profile allows Outlook to keep track of settings for your Outlook email accounts. Outlook users only need one profile, even with several email accounts in Outlook. However, if there are multiple users on a computer, if there is a need to keep separate profiles (such as a home account and business profile) or if Outlook is corrupted, a new profile may be required.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

1. 

   Close Microsoft Outlook. Go to the Start menu and open the "Control Panel." Make sure it is in "Classic View."

2. 

   Double click the "Mail" icon. The "Mail Setup" dialog box will open.

3. 

   Click "Show Profiles" to open "Mail Profiles." Click "Add." A "New Profile" dialog will open.

4. 

   Enter a name for the new Microsoft Outlook profile in the "Name" box and click "Next." The Email Accounts Wizard will start. Select "Add a New Email Account" and click "Next."

5. 

   Select the appropriate server type for the email account. "Exchange Server" is mostly used by businesses, so this might apply to a work email account. The most common type of email server is "POP3." If you are using a service such as YahooMail, this would be the server to select. Email addresses provided by an internet service provider, such as your DSL or cable company, are usually "IMAP" accounts. If you are unsure, check with your email provider.

6. 

   Click "Next" after entering the server type. Enter the settings and other information. Finish the wizard and close the Control Panel. A new Microsoft Outlook profile will be added to the computer.

References

• Microsoft Outlook Home Page