New Microsoft Outlook for Windows: Add Microsoft accounts with non-Microsoft email addresses [MC915492]

New Microsoft Outlook for Windows: Add Microsoft accounts with non-Microsoft email addresses [MC915492]

Message ID: MC915492

Coming soon: Support for users to add a new personal Microsoft account type in new Microsoft Outlook for Windows. Adding a personal Microsoft account to Outlook is useful if that personal Microsoft account is linked to Microsoft subscriptions such as Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Copilot Pro. For instance, a user might purchase a subscription for Microsoft 365 Personal with a Microsoft account such as [email protected]. Before this rollout, new Outlook for Windows would not support adding this personal Microsoft account to Outlook and the user could not access any subscriptions linked to those accounts. After this rollout, users will be able to enjoy the benefits of their personal Microsoft 365 or Copilot Pro subscription in Outlook.

[When this will happen:]

Targeted Release for new Outlook for Windows users with a primary work or school account: We will begin rolling out mid-November 2024 and expect to complete in mid-December 2024.

General Availability (Worldwide) for new Outlook for Windows users with a primary work or school account: We will begin rolling out mid-December 2024 and expect to complete in mid-January 2025.

A primary email account is the first account listed at Accounts > Your accounts settings page.

[How this will affect your organization:]

Before this rollout: Outlook supports connecting to personal email accounts like Outlook.com, Gmail, Yahoo and more, so users can access email from those accounts in Outlook
.

After this rollout, users will be able to add a new personal Microsoft account that does not use a Microsoft email address (such as outlook.com, hotmail.com, or live.com) at Settings > Accounts > Your accounts > Additional Microsoft accounts for the purpose of accessing any subscriptions linked to that personal Microsoft account.

The Accounts > Your accounts settings page with the new Additional Microsoft accounts section at the bottom:

user settings

This change is on by default.

This rollout does not change the benefits or features users receive as part of your organization’s Microsoft 365 subscription.

[What you need to do to prepare:

This rollout will happen automatically by the specified date with no admin action required before the rollout. You may want to notify your users about this change and update any relevant documentation.

Source: Microsoft

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  1. Mike Rosoft

    The upcoming update for Microsoft Outlook for Windows is set to bring a fun twist to your email experience! With the ability to add personal Microsoft accounts with non-Microsoft email addresses, users will have easier access to their subscriptions like Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Copilot Pro. Imagine seamlessly managing all your subscriptions in one place – it’s like having your own personal assistant for your digital life!

    For admins, this update means smoother integration for users and greater convenience in managing subscriptions. The rollout is expected to start mid-November 2024 for targeted release users, with general availability worldwide by mid-January 2025. So get ready to level up your email game and make the most out of your Microsoft subscriptions!

    How impactful will these changes be? Well, imagine the joy of having all your subscriptions neatly organized in Outlook, making it a breeze to stay on top of your digital life. It’s like finding that missing sock – a small change that brings a big smile. So, buckle up and get ready to enjoy a more streamlined and efficient email experience!

    I encourage all readers to share their thoughts on how this update will impact them. Let’s start a conversation and dive into the exciting possibilities this new feature will bring to our digital lives! Share your comments below and let’s explore the future of email together!

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