Move emails from Hotmail to Windows Live Mail Account

In today's fast-paced society, time is precious, and communication via email has become an essential tool for staying connected. Hotmail, a widely-used web-based email client, provides a convenient platform for users to communicate globally. However, many users are shifting to desktop-based email clients like Windows Live Mail (WLM) for its offline access and more advanced features. This article outlines both manual and automated methods for transferring Hotmail emails to Windows Live Mail.

Manual Method to Add Hotmail in Windows Live Mail Account

Follow these steps to manually transfer your Hotmail emails to Windows Live Mail:

1. Log in to your Hotmail account.
   • Go to Outlook.com and sign in with your credentials.
2. Access Settings:
   • Click the gear icon located in the top-right corner of the screen.
   • Select "Settings" from the drop-down menu, then click on "All Outlook Settings."
3. Sync Your Hotmail Emails:
   • Navigate to the "Mail" section.
   • Select "Sync email" from the options.
   • Click the "Save" button.
4. Open Windows Live Mail:
   • Once you launch Windows Live Mail, the "Add Email Account" dialog box should automatically appear. If it doesn’t, manually add an account.
   • Enter your Hotmail email address and password. You can choose whether or not to remember the password.
   • Provide a Display Name, which will appear to recipients. This is customizable and doesn’t affect your Hotmail account itself.
   • Click "Next" and Windows Live Mail will attempt to connect to your Hotmail account.
   • After connecting, Windows Live Mail will retrieve emails from your Hotmail account.

This manual method allows you to sync emails from Hotmail to Windows Live Mail but does not cover contacts or calendar synchronization.

Automated Solution to Transfer Hotmail Emails to Windows Live Mail

If you need a more comprehensive and efficient method, consider using a Professional tool like the SoftMagnat Hotmail Backup Tool. This software simplifies the process to transfer Hotmail emails to WLM without risking data loss.

Step 1: Set Up an IMAP Account

1. Run the SoftMagnat Hotmail Backup Tool on your Windows system.
2. Enter your Hotmail account’s email address and password to authenticate.
3. Choose the EML option to export Hotmail emails into a format compatible with Windows Live Mail.
4. Browse for a location on your system where you’d like to save the exported emails in WLM format.
5. Click "Start" to begin the transfer process. The tool will move your Hotmail emails into WLM format quickly and securely.

Conclusion

In this guide, we have outlined both the manual and automated methods for transferring Hotmail emails to Windows Live Mail. While the manual process is straightforward, it only allows for email transfer and can be risky due to potential data loss or user error. On the other hand, an automated tool like SoftMagnat Hotmail Backup Tool is a more reliable and efficient way to transfer not only emails but also other data safely.