Question: What Are the Windows Live Hotmail Exchange ActiveSync Settings?
Looking for the Windows Live Hotmail Exchange ActiveSync server settings?
Answer: The Windows Live Hotmail Exchange ActiveSync server settings for accessing incoming messages and online folders in an Exchange-enabled email program, cell phone or mobile device are:
- Windows Live Hotmail Exchange ActiveSync server address: m.hotmail.com
- Windows Live Hotmail Exchange ActiveSync domain: (leave empty)
- Windows Live Hotmail Exchange ActiveSync user name: Your full Windows Live Hotmail address (e.g. me@live.com)
- Windows Live Hotmail Exchange ActiveSync password: Your Windows Live Hotmail password
- Windows Live Hotmail Exchange ActiveSync TLS/SSL encryption required: yes
You can also access Windows Live Hotmail using POP3, and send using SMTP.
For detailed instructions on setting up Windows Live Hotmail Exchange ActiveSync in your email program or device, see

